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AB51 EAB

2016 Citroen C1

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,509 mi
Last recorded61,509 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen C133,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB51 EAB
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 61,509 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 55,329 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2024 55,329 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 51,434 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 45,603 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Nov 2020 38,804 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 27,232 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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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AB51 EAB is a 2016 Citroen C1 in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AB51 EAB, 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 AB51 EAB registered?

AB51 EAB is a 2016 Citroen C1, first registered on 3 November 2016.

Is AB51 EAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB51 EAB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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