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BJ12 GUO

2012 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,819 mi
Last recorded53,819 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 GUO
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 53,819 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 47,865 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 42,607 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2024 42,532 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 38,181 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 31,842 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 31,842 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 26,632 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 23,855 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

wiper smearing

Pass 11 Jun 2019 20,569 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 17,673 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 14,175 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 11,672 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 8,716 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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BJ12 GUO is a 2012 Citroen C1 in Red 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 GUO, 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 BJ12 GUO registered?

BJ12 GUO is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 29 April 2012.

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