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BN12 FPE

2012 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,242 mi
Last recorded89,242 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 FPE
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 89,242 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 89,242 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 83,380 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 77,492 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 71,549 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 71,549 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 63,215 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 56,451 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 52,187 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 43,060 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 34,345 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 28,091 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 28,091 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 22,526 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 16,802 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 16,802 miles

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

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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BN12 FPE is a 2012 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BN12 FPE, 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 BN12 FPE registered?

BN12 FPE is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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