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AXZ 4889

2010 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,200 mi
Last recorded125,200 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C152,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAXZ 4889
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 125,200 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2025 125,180 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n\s &o\s sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 117,474 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 109,427 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth is 1.9 mm 155/65/R 14 75 T (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 109,427 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush has come debonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth is 1.9 mm 155/65/R 14 75 T (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 101,135 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Wiper Arm defective

Fail 12 Jan 2023 101,135 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wiper Arm defective

Pass 12 Jan 2022 93,020 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2021 92,966 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 88,351 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 87,376 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 75,329 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 75,327 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 67,878 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking but not exposing cords

Offside Rear tyre cracking but not exposing cords

Fail 25 Aug 2017 67,878 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking but not exposing cords

Offside Rear tyre cracking but not exposing cords

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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AXZ 4889 is a 2010 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2010 Citroen C1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 52,287 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 AXZ 4889, 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 16 years old, this Citroen C1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AXZ 4889 registered?

AXZ 4889 is a 2010 Citroen C1, first registered on 27 August 2010.

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