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BL12 GXW

2012 Citroen C1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

87,314 mi
Last recorded87,314 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 GXW
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 87,314 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and Offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

General surface rust on suspension and chassis

Rear axel corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2025 87,293 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and Offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

General surface rust on suspension and chassis

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

Rear axel corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2024 73,904 miles

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

front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2024 73,904 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2023 72,546 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 68,891 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 68,891 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 59,903 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 56,635 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 56,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 47,864 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 41,624 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 32,547 miles

hazard warning switch faulty

Pass 3 Aug 2016 23,447 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 23,447 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 18,644 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
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BL12 GXW is a 2012 Citroen C1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BL12 GXW, 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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BL12 GXW is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 4 August 2012.

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