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BG62 VJE

2012 Citroen C1

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

81,546 mi
Last recorded81,546 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 VJE
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 81,546 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 77,413 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 77,353 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 71,350 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 68,129 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 13 Sep 2021 61,190 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 16 Sep 2020 56,800 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 51,494 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 43,785 miles

Front tyres perishing.

Rear exhaust section deteriorating.

Fail 14 Sep 2018 43,785 miles

Front tyres perishing.

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust section deteriorating.

Pass 30 Aug 2017 38,901 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 36,178 miles

front tyres worn on inner

Fail 13 Sep 2016 36,177 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

front tyres worn on inner

nsr tyre has a nail in the inner sidewall and one in the tread and tyre has low pressure

Pass 18 Sep 2015 28,198 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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BG62 VJE is a 2012 Citroen C1 in White 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 BG62 VJE, 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 BG62 VJE registered?

BG62 VJE is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 23 November 2012.

Is BG62 VJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG62 VJE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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