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AK14 SWU

2014 Citroen C1

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,422 mi
Last recorded96,422 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Citroen C138,297 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK14 SWU
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2014
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 96,422 miles
Fail 27 May 2026 96,420 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 May 2025 92,904 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 92,902 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 90,397 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 86,946 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 79,770 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front DRL housing loose

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 70,283 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside front daytime lamp loose

Fail 23 Oct 2021 70,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut exposing cord inside edge , tread 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm parts of inside edge dip below 1.6mm inside edge worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

offside front daytime lamp loose

Pass 1 Aug 2020 57,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Daytime running lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

tpms on

Pass 2 Aug 2019 48,843 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 36,495 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AK14 SWU is a 2014 Citroen C1 in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2014 Citroen C1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 38,297 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 AK14 SWU, 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 12 years old, this Citroen C1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AK14 SWU is a 2014 Citroen C1, first registered on 29 July 2014.

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