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BG62 VJP

2012 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

79,016 mi
Last recorded79,016 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 VJP
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 79,016 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 77,144 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 74,868 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 72,866 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 71,224 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 71,223 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 70,182 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 67,990 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 67,990 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 63,671 miles

FRONT BUMPER DAMAGED ON OFFSIDE

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2017 63,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively RUBBER RIPPED (8.2.2)

FRONT BUMPER DAMAGED ON OFFSIDE

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 31,927 miles

FRONT BUMPER DAMAGED ON OFFSIDE

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WALL DAMAGED

REAR TYRES WEARING ON OUTER EDGES

Pass 9 Nov 2015 13,605 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tread

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

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 VJP 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 76.9%.

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 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 VJP, 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 VJP registered?

BG62 VJP is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 26 November 2012.

Is BG62 VJP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG62 VJP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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