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BL12 NTV

2012 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,956 mi
Last recorded95,956 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 NTV
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 95,956 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2024 86,552 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2023 80,010 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 69,556 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 19 Aug 2021 59,287 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 59,287 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 53,711 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 50,166 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 50,166 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 38,877 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 37,484 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 14 Aug 2017 34,510 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 31,035 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 31,035 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 26,260 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 NTV is a 2012 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BL12 NTV, 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 BL12 NTV registered?

BL12 NTV is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 25 July 2012.

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