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A8 BYC

2013 Citroen C1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

89,088 mi
Last recorded89,088 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C142,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 BYC
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 89,088 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 83,822 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges on 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inside edge (155/65r14) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 78,788 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 73,809 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 68,926 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 68,926 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn below limit 155/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2021 64,718 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 64,715 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 59,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Worn Inner And Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 52,889 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 51,765 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 49,680 miles

child seats fitted

front tyres getting low

Pass 8 Mar 2016 48,031 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 48,030 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (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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A8 BYC is a 2013 Citroen C1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 A8 BYC, 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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What year was A8 BYC registered?

A8 BYC is a 2013 Citroen C1, first registered on 25 March 2013.

Is A8 BYC safe to buy?

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