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BJ62 LYU

2012 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,975 mi
Last recorded51,975 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 LYU
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 51,975 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 May 2026 51,974 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 May 2025 49,239 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 47,143 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 42,013 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 38,205 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 35,192 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both n/s and o/s front to rear brake pipes to rear flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 32,651 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bush's split & perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bush's split & perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s Tyre's cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 29,971 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipe's covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Aug 2018 26,827 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt BOTH

Pass 18 Aug 2017 23,517 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Aug 2017 23,517 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (1.8)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Aug 2016 20,167 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2016 20,167 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 16,716 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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BJ62 LYU is a 2012 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BJ62 LYU, 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 BJ62 LYU registered?

BJ62 LYU is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 30 September 2012.

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