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BJ62 TVK

2012 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

57,178 mi
Last recorded57,178 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 TVK
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 57,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155-65-14-75T [3517] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing [2217] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing [2217] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 53,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155-65-14-75T [3517] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing [2217] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing [2217] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 50,140 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 46,958 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2022 46,957 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 155-65-14-75T (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 43,737 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 43,490 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 42,167 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 42,167 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 40,607 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT DISCS ON INNER FACES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2018 40,606 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT DISCS ON INNER FACES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 37,851 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 33,278 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 29,525 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 TVK is a 2012 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 TVK, 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 TVK registered?

BJ62 TVK is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 20 October 2012.

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