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BN12 NPF

2012 Citroen C1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,892 mi
Last recorded85,892 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 NPF
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 85,892 miles

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 19 Nov 2025 85,892 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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 28 Nov 2024 83,323 miles

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

Rear Axle Corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2023 80,476 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Filler Plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 77,762 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 74,519 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 71,618 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 71,617 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 67,768 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 66,553 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 62,014 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbed inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 54,487 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 47,395 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 47,391 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 NPF is a 2012 Citroen C1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 NPF, 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 BN12 NPF registered?

BN12 NPF is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 16 April 2012.

Is BN12 NPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 NPF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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