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BJ62 LYR

2012 Citroen C1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

169,729 mi
Last recorded169,729 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 LYR
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 169,729 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2025 169,729 miles

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

Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Suspension locking device missing ball joint (5.3.6 (b))

Offside Front Suspension locking device missing bottom ball joint (5.3.6 (b))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 150,062 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 150,062 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 128,526 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 128,526 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2022 107,271 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2022 107,271 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 86,335 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 86,335 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 65,521 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 24 Sep 2020 65,521 miles

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

Central Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Sep 2019 49,602 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2019 49,289 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 42,807 miles

Nearside Front Brakes binding slightly

Pass 23 Sep 2017 35,629 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 28,440 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 28,440 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 21,080 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 LYR is a 2012 Citroen C1 in Blue 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 BJ62 LYR, 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 LYR is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 30 September 2012.

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