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BN12 POV

2012 Citroen C1

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

65,894 mi
Last recorded65,894 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 POV
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 65,894 miles
Fail 12 May 2026 65,894 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2025 61,546 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2025 61,546 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 May 2024 49,518 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 32,936 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 11 May 2022 25,376 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2021 23,580 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 23,580 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 23,520 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 23,518 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 23,325 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 21,969 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 20,929 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 19,737 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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BN12 POV is a 2012 Citroen C1 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 POV, 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 POV registered?

BN12 POV is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 14 March 2012.

Is BN12 POV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 POV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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