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BJ12 JYF

2012 Citroen C1

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

172,107 mi
Last recorded172,107 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 JYF
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 172,107 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear under side of vehicle corroded

oil on minimum

Pass 28 Jun 2024 142,940 miles

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

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

oil on minimum

Fail 25 Jun 2024 142,799 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

oil on minimum

Pass 26 Jun 2023 112,759 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2023 112,663 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 101,524 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 96,272 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (just passed emissions) (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front bumper damage and DRL lamp loose/broken

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front suspension arm ball joint locking device missing

Parking brake lever high travel

Windscreen wiper blade defective torn at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 96,272 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (just passed emissions) (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front bumper damage and DRL lamp loose/broken

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front suspension arm ball joint locking device missing

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever high travel

Windscreen wiper blade defective torn at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 89,677 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 89,674 miles

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all tyres in treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all tyres wearing heavily inside and outside edges

Pass 18 Apr 2019 75,829 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/s & O/s (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/s & O/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 75,821 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s & O/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/s & O/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/s & O/s (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/s & O/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Pass 24 Apr 2018 65,002 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 52,072 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Slight bind on brake.

Rear brakes imbalanced.

Fail 24 Apr 2017 52,065 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Slight bind on brake.

Rear brakes imbalanced.

Pass 25 Apr 2016 31,520 miles

Hand brake lever travel

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 31,518 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Hand brake lever travel

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

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

Offside Slight brake bind on both wheels

Pass 24 Apr 2015 15,914 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack.

Fail 24 Apr 2015 15,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/s/f and both rear tyres cracking.

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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BJ12 JYF is a 2012 Citroen C1 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 BJ12 JYF, 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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BJ12 JYF is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 24 April 2012.

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