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C21 MEM

2012 Citroen C1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,216 mi
Last recorded81,216 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC21 MEM
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 81,216 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 78,960 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 76,684 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 75,482 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 71,099 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age related perishing - 155/65R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 64,754 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 64,754 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 61,225 miles

front brake discs corroded and pitted

nsf tyre worn outer

nsr tyre worn outer

Pass 12 Jan 2019 56,883 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 54,141 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 May 2017 49,783 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 May 2017 49,783 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 May 2016 41,960 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 May 2015 37,311 miles

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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C21 MEM is a 2012 Citroen C1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Citroen C1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 46,294 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 C21 MEM, 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 14 years old, this Citroen C1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C21 MEM registered?

C21 MEM is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 6 July 2012.

Is C21 MEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C21 MEM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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