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CE62 CEA

2012 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

46,028 mi
Last recorded46,028 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE62 CEA
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 46,028 miles

Nearside 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))

Pass 3 May 2024 40,943 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 40,943 miles

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

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury taillamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 38,336 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 37,719 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 36,840 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S front link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S rear to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Section of bumper insecure but not likely to become detached

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 36,840 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S front link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S rear to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Section of bumper insecure but not likely to become detached

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 35,760 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 35,753 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 34,762 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 33,609 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 33,609 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 32,501 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 29,605 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 front (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 front (3.5.1i)

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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CE62 CEA is a 2012 Citroen C1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CE62 CEA, 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 CE62 CEA registered?

CE62 CEA is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 5 September 2012.

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