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BL12 YHT

2012 Citroen C1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

73,051 mi
Last recorded73,051 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 YHT
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 73,051 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 68,417 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 6 Nov 2023 63,925 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 63,925 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 62,838 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 57,440 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rigid brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 49,848 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 44,974 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 40,758 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Oct 2016 36,124 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 30,525 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 YHT is a 2012 Citroen C1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YHT, 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 YHT is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 13 August 2012.

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