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BG12 MXX

2012 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,865 mi
Last recorded102,865 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 MXX
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 102,865 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

all suspension bushes deteriorated

Fail 8 Jul 2026 102,862 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

all suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 17 Jul 2025 95,774 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

slight oil leak from oil filter

Fail 17 Jul 2025 95,774 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

slight oil leak from oil filter

Pass 19 Jul 2024 89,370 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2024 89,308 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 81,778 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 74,943 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 66,594 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 59,239 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 59,239 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 51,651 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2018 45,180 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 34,980 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 19,804 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 6,739 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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BG12 MXX 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 BG12 MXX, 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 MXX registered?

BG12 MXX is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 12 May 2012.

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