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XX56 MEG

2013 Citroen C1

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,660 mi
Last recorded79,660 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C142,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX56 MEG
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 79,660 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2025 79,660 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 78,253 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 77,457 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 75,971 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed door handle (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Spare tyre defective tyre missing ()

Fail 29 Sep 2022 75,969 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed door handle (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective tyre missing ()

Pass 30 Sep 2021 67,401 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2021 67,401 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 61,445 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2020 61,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 May 2019 51,538 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 478,586 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 47,856 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 31,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 16,374 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 16,374 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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XX56 MEG is a 2013 Citroen C1 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XX56 MEG, 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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XX56 MEG is a 2013 Citroen C1, first registered on 9 March 2013.

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