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CA61 KCG

2012 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,051 mi
Last recorded78,051 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA61 KCG
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 78,051 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight corrosion to areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

n/s/f and o/s/f shock absorbers corroded

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn to 3mm

n/s/f tyre bald edge / cracking sidewalls

n/s/r axle bush deteriorated / corroded

rear exhaust box clamp hitting brake pipe mounting tab

slight corrosion to faces n/s/f and o/s/f brake discs

Fail 19 Nov 2020 78,051 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight corrosion to areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

n/s/f and o/s/f shock absorbers corroded

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn to 3mm

n/s/f tyre bald edge / cracking sidewalls

n/s/r axle bush deteriorated / corroded

rear exhaust box clamp hitting brake pipe mounting tab

slight corrosion to faces n/s/f and o/s/f brake discs

Pass 10 Apr 2019 75,018 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs partly rusted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outersill dented. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm's rear bush partly seperated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 75,018 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs partly rusted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outersill dented. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm's rear bush partly seperated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 71,539 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 63,911 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2016 63,911 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 52,034 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 39,432 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 KCG is a 2012 Citroen C1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 KCG, 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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CA61 KCG is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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