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BG12 PCY

2012 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

35,127 mi
Last recorded35,127 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 PCY
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 35,127 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 32,174 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged HAS CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 32,172 miles

Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting O/S OUTER SILL HOLED (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged HAS CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 29,570 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S and N/S perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S bleed valves corroded (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bushes perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S bleed valve corroded (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 29,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S and N/S perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S bleed valves corroded (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bushes perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S bleed valve corroded (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 28,402 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 28,248 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust hanger corroded and weakened

Rear exhaust system severly corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2020 28,016 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 27,456 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 27,456 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 26,938 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5MM (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 May 2018 26,938 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2017 25,834 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 25,834 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 May 2016 23,596 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 May 2016 23,596 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 20,932 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 PCY is a 2012 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PCY, 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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BG12 PCY is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 15 May 2012.

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