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AB08 TEG

2013 Citroen C1

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

66,686 mi
Last recorded66,686 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C142,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 TEG
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 66,686 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2026 66,651 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded but not leaking

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 6 Feb 2026 66,651 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Brake lining insecure (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded but not leaking

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Jul 2025 98,098 miles

Corrosion to rear axle

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 66,048 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2025 66,048 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2024 97,917 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose insecure

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 97,124 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 62,842 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 95,790 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2022 95,790 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 52,199 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 81,640 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 48,910 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 62,933 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 47,269 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 50,638 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 49,271 miles

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

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

slight imbalance rear parking brake

Pass 11 Dec 2018 40,330 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 42,202 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 27,324 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 36,381 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 15,755 miles

rear wiper juddering across screen & smearing

Fail 29 Nov 2016 15,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear wiper juddering across screen & smearing

Pass 30 Apr 2016 33,279 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 25,308 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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AB08 TEG is a 2013 Citroen C1 in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 AB08 TEG, 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 AB08 TEG registered?

AB08 TEG is a 2013 Citroen C1, first registered on 12 December 2013.

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