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AF12 MTE

2012 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,671 mi
Last recorded86,671 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 MTE
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 86,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jan 2026 86,668 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 76,200 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perished, shoulders cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 64,494 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 64,489 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 59,999 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and o/s/rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 59,998 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and o/s/rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 53,048 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 49,636 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 49,632 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2020 47,042 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 42,615 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 39,120 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 31,904 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 20,360 miles

wear to edges of front tyres

Pass 13 Mar 2015 12,673 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C1?

Based on 2,448,436 MOT tests across 189,733 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
4,548
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
189,733
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,976
Registration plate lamp not working 14,045
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,225
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AF12 MTE is a 2012 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Citroen C1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 46,294 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,976 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF12 MTE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C1 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 14 years old, this Citroen C1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF12 MTE registered?

AF12 MTE is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 15 March 2012.

Is AF12 MTE safe to buy?

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