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BG12 OWO

2012 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

20,918 mi
Last recorded20,918 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 OWO
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 20,918 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 19,773 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 19,773 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 18,747 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 18,091 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 17,540 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 17,128 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 17,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing borderline.... (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nsr tyre scrub outer edge....

Pass 5 Apr 2019 16,215 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 16,215 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 15,587 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 14,949 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 14,345 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs poor/corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 12,949 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 OWO is a 2012 Citroen C1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OWO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG12 OWO registered?

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

Is BG12 OWO safe to buy?

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