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BT53 VOT

2012 Citroen C1

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

85,227 mi
Last recorded85,227 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 VOT
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 85,227 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 79,082 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2025 79,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 72,810 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 64,045 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 54,560 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 48,217 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 46,072 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 37,590 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 31,306 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 28,052 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

passenger airbag switched off

Pass 15 Jan 2016 24,454 miles

Air bag light on due to passenger air bag switched off

Pass 20 Jan 2015 19,890 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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BT53 VOT is a 2012 Citroen C1 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 BT53 VOT, 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 BT53 VOT registered?

BT53 VOT is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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