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SM70 SHZ

2020 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,264 mi
Last recorded38,264 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2020 Citroen C118,752 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM70 SHZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 38,264 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 24,860 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2025 24,854 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 21,185 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Dec 2023 16,360 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 SHZ 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 SHZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SM70 SHZ?

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What year was SM70 SHZ registered?

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

Is SM70 SHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM70 SHZ 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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