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BK12 HEV

2012 Citroen C1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

82,141 mi
Last recorded82,141 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 HEV
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 82,141 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen chipped on drivers side not affecting drivers view. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 82,115 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Excessive corrosion where floor pan joins outer sill on nearside middle. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 77,780 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 73,462 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 16 Oct 2023 73,462 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 13 Oct 2022 68,664 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 64,235 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubbers starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip to o/s outer middle (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 60,629 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 53,801 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 47,795 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 41,990 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 35,473 miles

front tyres wearing on edges of tread

minor damage to outer sidewall nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2015 29,499 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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 HEV is a 2012 Citroen C1 in Blue 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 BK12 HEV, 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 HEV registered?

BK12 HEV is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 17 April 2012.

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