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BK12 HYL

2012 Citroen C1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

164,412 mi
Last recorded164,412 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 HYL
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 164,412 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 164,370 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 149,508 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 149,508 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 138,618 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 123,950 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 109,174 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 109,174 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 101,491 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 101,491 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 99,992 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 99,992 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 94,021 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 88,964 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked in tread

Pass 12 Jan 2018 79,297 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 62,980 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 45,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre bold inner

Offside Front Tyre bold inner

Fail 1 Apr 2016 45,924 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre bold inner

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre bold inner

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 28,148 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 28,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 HYL is a 2012 Citroen C1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HYL, 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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BK12 HYL is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 18 April 2012.

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