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BL12 NTC

2012 Citroen C1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

101,152 mi
Last recorded101,152 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 NTC
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 101,152 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 101,150 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 953,386 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 95,385 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 7 Apr 2025 95,385 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 91,102 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

no plate light covers missing

Fail 4 Apr 2024 91,102 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

no plate light covers missing

Pass 8 Apr 2023 84,550 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 83,519 miles

Horn sounds on full lock

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 76,773 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 76,773 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 72,569 miles

Nearside 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))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 65,474 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 57,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn at 2mm and badly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 49,274 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 41,376 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 28,185 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 NTC is a 2012 Citroen C1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 NTC, 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 NTC is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 20 July 2012.

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