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BG12 OWB

2012 Citroen C1

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

50,657 mi
Last recorded50,657 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 OWB
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 50,657 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of rear ,front to rear brake pipes covered with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted /rust ,pos. due to vehicle standin for some time! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded lower part of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 5 Apr 2025 50,600 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of rear ,front to rear brake pipes covered with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted /rust ,pos. due to vehicle standin for some time! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded lower part of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 18 Oct 2023 50,071 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 44,311 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 40,315 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 38,564 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 33,607 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 29,703 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 25,990 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 22,534 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 18,731 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 OWB is a 2012 Citroen C1 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BG12 OWB, 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 OWB registered?

BG12 OWB is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is BG12 OWB safe to buy?

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