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AK12 BBU

2012 Citroen C1

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

155,796 mi
Last recorded155,796 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 BBU
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 155,796 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 144,595 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 144,595 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 121,334 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 121,334 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 115,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre worn on outer egde (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear exhaust pipe slightly leaking gas

Fail 9 Jul 2018 115,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre worn on outer egde (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

rear exhaust pipe slightly leaking gas

Pass 7 Jul 2017 110,091 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 102,554 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 91,118 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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AK12 BBU is a 2012 Citroen C1 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 AK12 BBU, 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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AK12 BBU is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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