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XX53 ZAC

2013 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

106,618 mi
Last recorded106,618 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C142,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX53 ZAC
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 106,618 miles

Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 22 May 2025 106,618 miles

Nearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 21 May 2024 99,563 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material off side and near side front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) off side and near side ()

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Fail 20 May 2024 99,563 miles

Central Rear Registration plate inscription missing due to obstruction by tow hitch (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment park brake minimal effort (1.1.15 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material off side and near side front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) off side and near side ()

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 25 May 2023 89,442 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexi both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 May 2023 89,437 miles

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexi both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 May 2022 81,166 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2022 81,160 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 May 2021 73,137 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 73,137 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 70,927 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 70,919 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Towbar obstructing the registration plate so that it is unreadable (6.1.6 (f) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2019 63,072 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Fail 23 May 2019 62,880 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 53,504 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 53,504 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2017 44,475 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 32,480 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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XX53 ZAC is a 2013 Citroen C1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 XX53 ZAC, 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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XX53 ZAC is a 2013 Citroen C1, first registered on 15 June 2013.

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