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CA05 LAL

2012 Citroen C1

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests39 (32 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

84,520 mi
Last recorded84,520 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 LAL
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

32 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 84,520 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2025 112,891 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded but not weakened

Fail 24 Oct 2025 112,879 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded but not weakened

Pass 30 Jun 2025 79,882 miles

n/s front tyre worn away on outer edge

Pass 25 Oct 2024 108,550 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 74,925 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 10,430 miles

Front suspension fork tubes slightly pitted corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2023 71,674 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 102,958 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 7,360 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 64,558 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 95,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 5,963 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 5,963 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 58,557 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 58,554 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 92,955 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 57,251 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and offside

Fail 15 Jul 2021 57,163 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and offside

Pass 30 Jun 2021 1,657 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 1,657 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 88,152 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 52,213 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 48,620 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 May 2019 79,636 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 79,636 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 43,482 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 May 2018 71,104 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 39,016 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 62,813 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 34,546 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 54,794 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 27,486 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 49,545 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 May 2014 36,418 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 28,990 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 20,106 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2012 20,106 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 10,573 miles

front discs rusty

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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CA05 LAL is a 2012 Citroen C1 in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

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 CA05 LAL, 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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CA05 LAL is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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