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CE61 FZS

2012 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

121,063 mi
Last recorded121,063 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE61 FZS
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 121,063 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 115,620 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside, marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 104,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

small damage to near side front wheel rim

Pass 26 Feb 2022 95,960 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3MM REMAINS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front WHEEL RIM DAMAGED

Pass 27 Oct 2020 82,684 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test item on front screen /phone mount ()

both near side wheel trims missing

front discs rusting on inner face / pads look to be 50% left

Pass 9 Apr 2019 72,570 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test item on front screen ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test item on interior mirror ()

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

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

small damage to near side front rim /wheel trim missing

Fail 9 Apr 2019 72,570 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test item on front screen ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test item on interior mirror ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

small damage to near side front rim /wheel trim missing

Pass 10 Apr 2018 64,542 miles

Front inner face of both nearside and offside brake discs rusted and worn.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener on mirror ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm remaines (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm remaines (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 64,542 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rear exhaust hanger broken away from pipe (7.1.1)

Front inner face of both nearside and offside brake discs rusted and worn.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener on mirror ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm remaines (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm remaines (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 59,976 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 53,596 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 46,044 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 46,044 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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CE61 FZS is a 2012 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CE61 FZS, 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 CE61 FZS registered?

CE61 FZS is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 1 February 2012.

Is CE61 FZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE61 FZS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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