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AY65 OWJ

2015 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

81,299 mi
Last recorded81,299 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Citroen C136,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY65 OWJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 81,299 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

all front suspension components corroded

all of underside as slight corrosion

exhaust connection at rear corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2025 81,299 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

all front suspension components corroded

all of underside as slight corrosion

exhaust connection at rear corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2024 74,786 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 74,728 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 66,970 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 59,260 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2022 59,260 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 52,303 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 43,485 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 43,482 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 35,613 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also has 2 x nails in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame covered in oil

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Slight seepage (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 25,970 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2018 25,970 miles

Nearside Front 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

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

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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AY65 OWJ is a 2015 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2015 Citroen C1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 36,013 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 AY65 OWJ, 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 11 years old, this Citroen C1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AY65 OWJ is a 2015 Citroen C1, first registered on 30 September 2015.

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