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A18 BWN

2012 Citroen C1

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,166 mi
Last recorded52,166 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 BWN
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 52,166 miles

Offside registration plate lamp lens missing

Fail 6 Feb 2026 52,166 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside registration plate lamp lens missing

Pass 3 Feb 2025 45,343 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 41,450 miles

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

front exhaust mounting bracket broke

Fail 12 Jan 2024 41,450 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

front exhaust mounting bracket broke

Pass 13 Jan 2023 38,534 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 38,534 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 35,443 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 33,071 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 29,999 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 27,585 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 25,792 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 23,593 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 21,358 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 17,333 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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A18 BWN is a 2012 Citroen C1 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Citroen C1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 46,294 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 A18 BWN, 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 14 years old, this Citroen C1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A18 BWN registered?

A18 BWN is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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