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BN12 SNF

2012 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

78,261 mi
Last recorded78,261 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 SNF
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 78,261 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Suspension general corrosion

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Fogged (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension general corrosion

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both - 155/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 May 2026 78,261 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Suspension general corrosion

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Fogged (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension general corrosion

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both - 155/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2025 71,948 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 66,313 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 61,916 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 61,916 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 58,064 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 May 2021 54,067 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 54,067 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 52,891 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 38,634 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 34,966 miles

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

n/s o/s rear tyres cracked on walls

Fail 12 Mar 2018 34,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

n/s o/s rear tyres cracked on walls

Pass 29 Nov 2016 28,807 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 20,102 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 11,253 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 11,253 miles

Nearside 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 SNF is a 2012 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SNF, 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 SNF registered?

BN12 SNF is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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