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AM61 ALV

2018 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,819 mi
Last recorded44,819 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Citroen C123,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM61 ALV
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 44,819 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 44,819 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 44,624 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 39,877 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 37,158 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 29,091 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2022 29,091 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust mount after flexi bolt broken

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 16,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm. 165/60R15 (5.2.3 (e))

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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AM61 ALV is a 2018 Citroen C1 in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 Citroen C1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 23,341 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 AM61 ALV, 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 8 years old, this Citroen C1 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AM61 ALV registered?

AM61 ALV is a 2018 Citroen C1, first registered on 27 March 2018.

Is AM61 ALV safe to buy?

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