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BG12 VNC

2012 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

62,283 mi
Last recorded62,283 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 VNC
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 62,283 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 62,283 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2024 60,626 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 60,626 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened 3x places, advise replacement subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 58,385 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 56,408 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 56,408 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 54,068 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 54,068 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 50,839 miles

Front both tyres wearing on outer edges.

Pass 8 May 2019 46,264 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 40,914 miles

Offside Front inner wing panel missing

Fail 9 May 2018 40,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front inner wing panel missing

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim n/s/f & n/s/r (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 May 2017 34,709 miles

front brake discs corroded

oil filter leaking

Fail 2 May 2017 34,709 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

oil filter leaking

Pass 7 May 2016 25,088 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 25,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2015 18,990 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 VNC is a 2012 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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