CarVerify

Free Car Check

BK12 VKR

2012 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,801 mi
Last recorded37,801 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 VKR
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 37,801 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2026 37,801 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective needs cleaning (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective needs cleaning (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 37,040 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 37,038 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 36,054 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2024 36,054 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 34,946 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 33,182 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 33,182 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 31,388 miles

Nearside Rear 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 8 Feb 2021 31,388 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 27,798 miles

advise rear tyres perishing.

Pass 23 Jan 2019 24,568 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 22,177 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 7 Feb 2017 20,145 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 20,145 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 17,872 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 14,395 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
Full Citroen C1 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BK12 VKR is a 2012 Citroen C1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VKR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BK12 VKR?

You can check the full history of BK12 VKR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BK12 VKR registered?

BK12 VKR is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is BK12 VKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK12 VKR shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BK12 VKR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BK12 VKR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.