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C3 SWV

2012 Citroen C1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

55,129 mi
Last recorded55,129 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 SWV
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 55,129 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 55,087 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 55,087 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 54,984 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 54,858 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 50,527 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 44,593 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Sep 2020 41,689 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 40,934 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 36,421 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 34,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LEGAL LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 31,834 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 28,194 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 26,406 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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C3 SWV 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 92.9%.

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 C3 SWV, 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 C3 SWV registered?

C3 SWV is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 28 April 2012.

Is C3 SWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C3 SWV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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