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BU04 ULC

2012 Citroen C1

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,062 mi
Last recorded54,062 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 ULC
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 54,062 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 54,062 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to major leak of exhaust gases. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer to pipe clamp missing. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 51,928 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2024 51,928 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 47,899 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 41,808 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 35,764 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 35,764 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2020 31,417 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 26,676 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2019 26,676 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 21,715 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 17,793 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 14,200 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 11,843 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 8,683 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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BU04 ULC is a 2012 Citroen C1 in White 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 BU04 ULC, 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 BU04 ULC registered?

BU04 ULC is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 2 October 2012.

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