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SM70 BYP

2020 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,578 mi
Last recorded31,578 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2020 Citroen C118,752 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM70 BYP
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 31,578 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 17,372 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2025 17,362 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sets of pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 15,368 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 10,846 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 10,846 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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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SM70 BYP is a 2020 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2020 Citroen C1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 18,752 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 SM70 BYP, 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 6 years old, this Citroen C1 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SM70 BYP registered?

SM70 BYP is a 2020 Citroen C1, first registered on 16 December 2020.

Is SM70 BYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM70 BYP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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