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BL12 WFR

2012 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

72,809 mi
Last recorded72,809 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 WFR
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 72,809 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 71,980 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 69,055 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 65,845 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 63,408 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 62,829 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 58,704 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Jan 2021 58,704 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Jan 2020 54,354 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 54,250 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 49,690 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 46,708 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 46,708 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 39,619 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2016 31,840 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2016 31,840 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 13 May 2015 27,094 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 13 May 2015 27,094 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 WFR is a 2012 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WFR, 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 WFR registered?

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

Is BL12 WFR safe to buy?

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