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BJ12 GSU

2012 Citroen C1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,605 mi
Last recorded66,605 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 GSU
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 66,605 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 59,404 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 58,481 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 48,555 miles

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

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

ns windscreen washer inop

rear exhaust hangers corroded

rear exhaust pipes corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2022 39,613 miles

Child seat fitted in nearside front seat

Offside rear brake pipe corroded

Wiper poor

Pass 26 Oct 2021 31,279 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil filter VERY corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2021 31,279 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil filter VERY corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2020 26,732 miles

Both rear brake pipes corroded

Oil filter corroded

Radiator corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2020 26,732 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Both rear brake pipes corroded

Oil filter corroded

Radiator corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2019 18,613 miles

front brake discs corroded

front wiper poor

osf tyre close to limit

rear tyres perishing on side wall

Pass 11 Apr 2018 11,563 miles

Front discs corroded

Pass 25 May 2017 9,614 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 7,783 miles

damage to ns

Pass 1 May 2015 6,278 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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BJ12 GSU 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 85.7%.

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 BJ12 GSU, 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 BJ12 GSU registered?

BJ12 GSU is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 26 April 2012.

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