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B28 ESM

2018 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,087 mi
Last recorded54,087 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Citroen C123,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB28 ESM
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 54,087 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 46,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wall cut

Fail 9 Oct 2024 46,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wall cut

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 41,312 miles

Offside Rear Tyre perished on wall and in-between tread

Fail 23 Oct 2023 41,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre New tyre if through ()

Offside Rear Tyre perished on wall and in-between tread

Pass 3 Oct 2022 27,686 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slight lip on edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slight lip on edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 18,654 miles

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

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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B28 ESM is a 2018 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 B28 ESM, 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 B28 ESM registered?

B28 ESM is a 2018 Citroen C1, first registered on 24 September 2018.

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