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CA61 HBJ

2012 Citroen C1

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,524 mi
Last recorded59,524 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA61 HBJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 59,524 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 59,517 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Note : unable to adjust . (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Loose . (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 53,929 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 53,926 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction phone bracket significantly blocking view of road through swept area (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high - note - adjuster will not adjust any lower (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 51,692 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear held on by wire. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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))

offside front wing damaged,front bumper loose.

Pass 22 Nov 2018 45,527 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2018 45,527 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 44,178 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 37,022 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 27,752 miles

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

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

Rear tyres cracking within tread

Fail 15 Apr 2016 27,752 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear tyres cracking within tread

Pass 19 Mar 2015 18,109 miles

Rear tyres slight cracking in tread area

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 HBJ is a 2012 Citroen C1 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HBJ, 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 HBJ registered?

CA61 HBJ is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 9 February 2012.

Is CA61 HBJ safe to buy?

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