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BN12 PTU

2012 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,622 mi
Last recorded74,622 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 PTU
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 74,622 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 68,208 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 62,020 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 58,242 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 54,275 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 54,275 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 49,623 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 44,827 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 39,626 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 34,552 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 34,552 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 29,611 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 23,177 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 15,615 miles

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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 PTU is a 2012 Citroen C1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BN12 PTU, 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

How do I check the history of BN12 PTU?

You can check the full history of BN12 PTU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BN12 PTU registered?

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

Is BN12 PTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 PTU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BN12 PTU have outstanding finance?

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