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AK12 CLY

2012 Citroen C1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

74,483 mi
Last recorded74,483 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 CLY
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 74,483 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 72,678 miles

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2024 72,678 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2023 69,310 miles

Chip in windscreen but not affecting driver's view of road

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Ofside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside and nearside front shock absorbers corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2022 65,584 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 62,221 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 52,710 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 45,958 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 45,455 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 45,045 miles

Exhaust system and brackets heavily corroded

Pass 5 May 2016 44,721 miles

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

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

both front tyres bald inside edges

Pass 5 May 2015 36,188 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 36,188 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 CLY is a 2012 Citroen C1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AK12 CLY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK12 CLY registered?

AK12 CLY is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 18 May 2012.

Is AK12 CLY safe to buy?

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