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BJ62 UBO

2012 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

95,662 mi
Last recorded95,662 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 UBO
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 95,662 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured slight white. (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted distorted/damaged. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also badly cracked. change tyre. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2025 95,662 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured slight white. (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted distorted/damaged. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also badly cracked. change tyre. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 91,695 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 91,695 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 85,344 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 79,692 miles

Exhaust in poor condition

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

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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2022 79,692 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust in poor condition

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

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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 77,411 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 77,397 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative All (4.4.1 (e))

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

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

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 72,704 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2020 72,704 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 66,668 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2019 66,668 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 63,013 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 63,013 miles

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 48,423 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2017 48,423 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 24,450 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 24,447 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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 UBO is a 2012 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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

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