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CA61 BYO

2012 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,165 mi
Last recorded78,165 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA61 BYO
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 78,165 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall been run flat

Pass 6 Sep 2024 76,356 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 73,613 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 67,411 miles

Offside Rear Tyre is showing some signs of wear.

Fail 6 Oct 2022 67,298 miles

Emissions not tested Due to condition of ther exhaust system. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre is worn to the legal limit.

Pass 8 Oct 2021 60,320 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2021 60,320 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 58,919 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre to rear exhaust clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm but also worn on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 58,919 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre to rear exhaust clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect faulty bulb (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm but also worn on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 44,339 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 23,421 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 18,852 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 BYO is a 2012 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 CA61 BYO, 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 BYO registered?

CA61 BYO is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 16 January 2012.

Is CA61 BYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA61 BYO shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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