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ME05 JAX

2023 Citroen C1

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

50,642 mi
Last recorded50,642 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationME05 JAX
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2023
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 50,642 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Oct 2025 83,094 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2025 83,092 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 81,638 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 80,918 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Heatshield loose

Pass 4 Oct 2022 75,362 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 69,137 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 69,137 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 59,840 miles

n/s/f tyre cracking on tread and low on edge

o/s/f tyre cracking on tread and getting low

Pass 28 Sep 2019 55,902 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 53,734 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 53,734 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 50,130 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 50,130 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 46,655 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 42,680 miles

cracking on front tyre walls

Pass 13 Sep 2014 38,279 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 32,310 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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ME05 JAX is a 2023 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 1,598cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ME05 JAX, 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 3 years old, this Citroen C1 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was ME05 JAX registered?

ME05 JAX is a 2023 Citroen C1, first registered on 31 January 2023.

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