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A3 LAJ

2016 Citroen C1

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

64,589 mi
Last recorded64,589 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen C133,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 LAJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 64,589 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on edge's

Pass 18 Dec 2024 54,677 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 42,326 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 32,219 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 28,360 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2022 28,360 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 22,577 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 18,264 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 13,147 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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A3 LAJ is a 2016 Citroen C1 in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2016 Citroen C1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 33,063 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A3 LAJ, 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 10 years old, this Citroen C1 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A3 LAJ registered?

A3 LAJ is a 2016 Citroen C1, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is A3 LAJ safe to buy?

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