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BL12 ZCX

2012 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

78,000 mi
Last recorded78,000 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 ZCX
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 78,000 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 78,000 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe from o/s/r to front of vehicle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 70,826 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 63,930 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Temp support fitted. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 63,930 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Temp support fitted. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 60,171 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 60,171 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 56,113 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 52,020 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 47,373 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 47,373 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 37,665 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 32,718 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 ZCX is a 2012 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ZCX, 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 ZCX registered?

BL12 ZCX is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 14 August 2012.

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