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BG12 MTY

2012 Citroen C1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,970 mi
Last recorded122,970 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 MTY
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 122,970 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 120,103 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2024 120,102 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values blue smoke (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2023 115,019 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 115,019 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 110,815 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 110,815 miles

Emissions NOx sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 109,768 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 109,768 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 92,645 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 92,645 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 May 2018 74,279 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 54,818 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 39,940 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 27,195 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded / worn

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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BG12 MTY is a 2012 Citroen C1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BG12 MTY, 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 BG12 MTY registered?

BG12 MTY is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 3 May 2012.

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