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BG12 UPJ

2012 Citroen C1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

60,170 mi
Last recorded60,170 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 UPJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 60,170 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2025 60,170 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 57,971 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 55,874 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 53,212 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 49,984 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 47,749 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 43,862 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 40,116 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 40,099 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 39,683 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 32,043 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 25,057 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 18,251 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 UPJ is a 2012 Citroen C1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 UPJ, 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 UPJ registered?

BG12 UPJ is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 5 May 2012.

Is BG12 UPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG12 UPJ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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