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AJ12 XTD

2012 Citroen C1

Red Diesel 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,527 mi
Last recorded138,527 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 XTD
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 138,527 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 121,729 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 102,797 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Nov 2022 102,797 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 97,129 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust silencer hanger temporary repair but not likely to come adrift

Pass 4 Feb 2021 72,271 miles

temporary repair to rear exhaust

Fail 4 Feb 2021 72,271 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

temporary repair to rear exhaust

Pass 3 Feb 2020 62,656 miles

rear exhaust hanger broken , temp repair

wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 3 Feb 2020 62,656 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

wiper blade deteriorated

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

rear exhaust hanger broken , temp repair

Pass 14 Jan 2019 52,271 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Repaired (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 52,271 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Repaired (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 43,331 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 39,804 miles

rear exhaust box hanger corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2016 32,963 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 24,608 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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AJ12 XTD is a 2012 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AJ12 XTD, 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.

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What year was AJ12 XTD registered?

AJ12 XTD is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 19 July 2012.

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