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C8 KWB

2012 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,840 mi
Last recorded64,840 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 KWB
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 64,840 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 59,324 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 53,641 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 49,886 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 49,886 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 45,151 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 45,151 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 40,501 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 40,500 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 26,886 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 14,595 miles

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

nsf osf tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 Feb 2018 11,000 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2018 11,000 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 6,860 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 5,384 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 4,251 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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C8 KWB is a 2012 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 C8 KWB, 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 C8 KWB registered?

C8 KWB is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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