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BN12 RCU

2012 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,009 mi
Last recorded88,009 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 RCU
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 88,009 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 75,178 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 66,748 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 63,728 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively N/S/F very slightly binding also (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 56,818 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2022 56,818 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 52,662 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 52,662 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 49,022 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge-not to cords at present and on 3mm tread depth

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 41,853 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on 3mm tread depth

Fail 20 Feb 2019 41,853 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre on 3mm tread depth

Pass 12 Mar 2018 34,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre on 3mm tread depth

Pass 27 Feb 2017 26,056 miles

splits in ends of wiper

Pass 1 Mar 2016 20,505 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 18,193 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 18,193 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 RCU 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 RCU, 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 RCU registered?

BN12 RCU is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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