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CITROEN C12012 · 1.0L PETROL

ME61 AMY

Vehicle Insight Summary

With 113,998 miles recorded, this GREY 2012 CITROEN C1 runs on PETROL with a 998cc engine. MOT is currently valid and tax is up to date.

MOT
Valid
Expires 02/09/2026
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/10/2026
Fuel
PETROL
Year
2012
Engine
998cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent inspection in September 2025 with no recorded defects. The maintenance trend appears remarkably stable, despite a single failure recorded in July 2025 which was rectified within two months to achieve a pass. Since 2022, the car has maintained a clean record, suggesting that it is being kept up to basic safety and mechanical standards. The" pattern is consistent with a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,143 miles per year. There is a steady accumulation of miles between tests, moving from roughly 69,000 miles in 2022 to nearly 114,000 miles by 2025. This regular usage suggests the car has been used for typical commuting rather than sitting idle for long periods, which can be beneficial for engine seals and battery health despite the higher total figure on the own. While the MOT history is clean of recurring major structural failures, a buyer should perform a close physical inspection of common areas for this age and mileage level. Attention should be paid to the suspension components, specifically the bushes and shock dampers, which often wear on the C1 over 100,000 miles. Additionally, checking for early-stage corrosion on the underbody and inspecting brake lines is advisable, as the lack of recorded defects does not always guarantee the absence of surface rust or aging rubber components.

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75
/ 100 · Good

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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: Jun 22, 2026, 04:11 PM
AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Registered in 2012, this Citroen C1 with plate ME61 AMY has undergone 5 MOT inspections since July 2022.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 80% of its MOT tests, totaling 4 passes against 1 fails. This consistent performance at MOT centers suggests this vehicle has been kept in good order.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 7 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 6 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Si”.

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