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YY14 LXJ

2014 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

53,167 mi
Last recorded53,167 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Citroen C138,297 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY14 LXJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 53,167 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2026 53,165 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 49,076 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2025 49,076 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 45,011 miles

Centre exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2024 45,011 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Centre exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2023 40,264 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 40,264 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 35,814 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 35,814 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 29,556 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes covered in grease at ends (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 29,556 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front discs are corroded and worn on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes covered in grease at ends (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 25,541 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 25,540 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 25,540 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 May 2019 21,027 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 17,407 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 May 2017 14,717 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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YY14 LXJ is a 2014 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2014 Citroen C1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 38,297 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 YY14 LXJ, 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 12 years old, this Citroen C1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YY14 LXJ is a 2014 Citroen C1, first registered on 19 June 2014.

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