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CA61 AXS

2012 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

73,209 mi
Last recorded73,209 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA61 AXS
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 73,209 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2025 73,209 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect FITTED WRONG (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 68,667 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 64,321 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 59,279 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front Bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front wishbone rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front wishbone rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 54,553 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 54,551 miles

Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both inners (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 47,619 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 43,123 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 43,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2019 37,511 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 33,925 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 33,925 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 30,073 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 24,951 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 19,452 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 19,452 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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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CA61 AXS is a 2012 Citroen C1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CA61 AXS, 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 CA61 AXS registered?

CA61 AXS is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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