2012 Citroen C1 1.0L Petrol · FH61 ETA
2012 Citroen C1 (1.0L, petrol). First registered 26 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 124,962 miles. MOT valid until 25 Oct 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C1
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,962 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
FH61 ETA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2026
- 124,962 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FH61 ETA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Citroen C1 (FH61 ETA) between September 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
FH61 ETA Mileage History
- 20/09/2024120,315 mi
- 08/10/2025122,321 mi+2,006 mi
- 27/10/2025122,334 mi+13 mi
- 09/10/2026124,956 mi+2,622 mi
- 09/10/2026124,962 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 2,266 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Citroën Citroën C1 (Mk1)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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