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BJ62 HFD

2012 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

60,279 mi
Last recorded60,279 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 HFD
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 60,279 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer case corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under vehicle corroded in multiple points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

rear axle corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2026 60,266 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle and rear exhaust corroded , blowing, (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened heavily corroded and weakened at front suspension mounting areas, both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn right hand bush separating from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn left hand bush separating from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seatbelts

Rear rear axle corroded

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under vehicle corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 55,968 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 55,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 49,615 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 44,787 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front link bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 41,666 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 38,785 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2021 38,785 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 33,495 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF + OSF Bushes worn/cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and Rear pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 33,494 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF + OSF Bushes worn/cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and Rear pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Engine oil filter badly corroded (no leaks) *ADVISE FIX*

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened *ADVISE FIX* (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Mid to rear back box clamp corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2018 25,825 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 18,113 miles

Rear both rear tyres perished

Pass 25 Oct 2016 12,461 miles

All tyres slightly perished

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 5,454 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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BJ62 HFD is a 2012 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BJ62 HFD, 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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BJ62 HFD is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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