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BG12 VNB

2012 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

37,828 mi
Last recorded37,828 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 VNB
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 37,828 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s/f DRL insecure

Pass 11 Jul 2025 36,286 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

n/s/f DRL insecure

Pass 16 Jul 2024 34,757 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

n/s/f DRL insecure

Fail 16 Jul 2024 34,757 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

n/s/f DRL insecure

Pass 18 Jul 2023 33,391 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 31,493 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 29,332 miles

Nearside Rear 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 22 Jul 2020 28,349 miles

Nearside Rear 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 15 Jul 2019 27,225 miles

Nearside Rear 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 18 Jul 2018 25,885 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r and o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 23,812 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 22,312 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 20,485 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 VNB is a 2012 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VNB, 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 VNB registered?

BG12 VNB is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 9 May 2012.

Is BG12 VNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG12 VNB shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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