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BK12 GUO

2012 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

9,066 mi
Last recorded9,066 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 GUO
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 9,066 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 9,063 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 7,779 miles

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

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

Offside 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))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 7,226 miles

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

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

Offside 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))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2023 5,757 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 5,426 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 5,072 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 5,069 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 4,471 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 4,166 miles

rear brakes imbalanced, wiper streaking, front brake discs deteriorated, boot floor wet, front struts corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2017 3,860 miles

brake noise at corroded front discs.

front spring seats corroded but not to excess. known faut.

top strut fixings corroded.

Pass 31 Mar 2016 3,207 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 3,206 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 2,838 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 2,835 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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BK12 GUO 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 73.3%.

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 BK12 GUO, 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 BK12 GUO registered?

BK12 GUO is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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