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XHZ 8562

2013 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

78,799 mi
Last recorded78,799 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C142,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXHZ 8562
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 78,799 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2026 78,768 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced complete inner and outer sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting axel mounting point holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced complete inner and outer sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting axel mounting point holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

All front and rear suspension components corroded

Front subframe heavily corroded

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

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

Rear axel heavily corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2025 72,562 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced LIGHT CORROSION (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAINLINE (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAINLINE (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear AXLE LIGHT CORROSION

Fail 15 Jan 2025 72,562 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively WIPER BLADE TORN (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced LIGHT CORROSION (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAINLINE (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAINLINE (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear AXLE LIGHT CORROSION

Pass 30 Jan 2024 62,934 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 62,933 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Rear Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits leak from back box and clamp (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 54,213 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 48,046 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 42,361 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 37,193 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 35,119 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 30,249 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 20,139 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 13,086 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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XHZ 8562 is a 2013 Citroen C1 in Black 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 XHZ 8562, 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 XHZ 8562 registered?

XHZ 8562 is a 2013 Citroen C1, first registered on 25 March 2013.

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