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CF13 ELW

2013 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

45,036 mi
Last recorded45,036 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C142,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF13 ELW
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 45,036 miles

Front Tyres wearing on outer edges

Nearside Front headlight pattern poor

Offside Rear Tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 23 Mar 2026 45,032 miles

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

Front Tyres wearing on outer edges

Nearside Front headlight pattern poor

Offside Rear Tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 20 Mar 2025 42,325 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 40,773 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 37,870 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 35,467 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 35,466 miles

Nearside Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2021 33,389 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 33,389 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 31,327 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 25,450 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 16,027 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 10,115 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 10,024 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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CF13 ELW is a 2013 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2013 Citroen C1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 42,740 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 CF13 ELW, 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 13 years old, this Citroen C1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CF13 ELW registered?

CF13 ELW is a 2013 Citroen C1, first registered on 28 June 2013.

Is CF13 ELW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF13 ELW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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