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AU12 VDY

2012 Citroen C1

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

75,622 mi
Last recorded75,622 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 VDY
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 75,622 miles

Exhaust mounts corroded

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear of front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside and offside front anti roll bar linkage bushes are perished

Nearside front tyre is fitted incorrectly

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slight noise from gearbox slight play between drive shaft and gearbox

Pass 16 Aug 2024 65,259 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 63,698 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2024 63,698 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 61,359 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 51,865 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front susensoin corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2022 51,782 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front shock absorbers and coil springs corroded

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front tyres worn on edges also cracking

front wiper slight smearing

Pass 18 Aug 2020 48,431 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2020 48,431 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 41,926 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 30 Jul 2018 36,268 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 36,268 miles

Central Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 26,698 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 2 Aug 2016 16,642 miles

Nearside and offside front road wheels slightly distorted

Nearside and offside rear tyres perishing

Offside front tyre persihing wearing on,both edges and near legal limit

Pass 15 Aug 2015 6,272 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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AU12 VDY is a 2012 Citroen C1 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AU12 VDY, 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 AU12 VDY registered?

AU12 VDY is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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