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CA61 BYB

2012 Citroen C1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

63,200 mi
Last recorded63,200 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA61 BYB
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 63,200 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 60,666 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 57,216 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 53,342 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 53,321 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 48,825 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 45,619 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 42,462 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 34,659 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

oil filter corroded and damp

Pass 23 Oct 2017 26,966 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear tyres cracking up

Pass 3 Nov 2016 19,552 miles

Nearside Rear 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 16 Nov 2015 12,704 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 16 Dec 2014 6,945 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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CA61 BYB is a 2012 Citroen C1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 CA61 BYB, 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 BYB registered?

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

Is CA61 BYB safe to buy?

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