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SM70 BYW

2020 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,455 mi
Last recorded32,455 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2020 Citroen C118,752 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM70 BYW
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 32,455 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 May 2025 28,631 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 28,631 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 24,276 miles

Advise both rear tyres cracked between treads

Advise passengers side front rear wishbone bush perished

Pass 28 Nov 2023 20,424 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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SM70 BYW is a 2020 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BYW, 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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How do I check the history of SM70 BYW?

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What year was SM70 BYW registered?

SM70 BYW is a 2020 Citroen C1, first registered on 30 November 2020.

Is SM70 BYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM70 BYW shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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