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AK12 CZX

2012 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,060 mi
Last recorded97,060 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 CZX
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 97,060 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule general (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust pipe corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2025 96,256 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play is spongey (1.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust mount corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2024 86,181 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 86,181 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 155/65r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 75,317 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 75,317 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 66,733 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 60,987 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 57,310 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 50,870 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 50,870 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 43,711 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked/perished

Pass 21 Mar 2017 37,578 miles

Front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2016 33,118 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 27,877 miles

both rear tyre cracking and slight lump n/s/r tyre

Fail 24 Mar 2015 27,877 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

cracking in both rear tyre treds

slight lump n/s/r tyre

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 CZX is a 2012 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CZX, 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 CZX is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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