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BJ62 TPZ

2012 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

51,117 mi
Last recorded51,117 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 TPZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 51,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65x14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 49,386 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 49,362 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened corroded and holed at osf suspension arm front mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded before rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded before rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear axle at shock absorber lower mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed heavy edges wear and cracking exposing cords in parts (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened at d-bushes brackets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy edges wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 46,959 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65x14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65x14 (5.2.3 (e))

rear axle corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2022 44,475 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in front of flexi at union corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in front of flexi at union corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle around spring seat areas heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 42,555 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perishing / cracking! (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle Heavily corroded but not seriously weakened!

Pass 25 Sep 2020 37,204 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 31,271 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 25,400 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracking.

Fail 8 Oct 2018 25,400 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear tyre cracking.

Pass 14 Sep 2017 19,530 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 16,652 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 13,214 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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 TPZ is a 2012 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 TPZ, 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 TPZ is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 12 October 2012.

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