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BL12 VHY

2012 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,517 mi
Last recorded95,517 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 VHY
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 95,517 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2025 95,515 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 90,482 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 90,481 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 84,069 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 78,875 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 72,347 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 69,645 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 65,070 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 59,602 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 59,529 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 51,573 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 37,432 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 21,542 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s/f tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 3 Aug 2015 21,457 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/s/f tyre siewall cracking

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 VHY 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 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 BL12 VHY, 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

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What year was BL12 VHY registered?

BL12 VHY is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 10 August 2012.

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