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BV12 AWG

2012 Citroen C1

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

91,194 mi
Last recorded91,194 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 AWG
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 91,194 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

knocking on front suspension

Fail 13 Jan 2026 91,194 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 155 65 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

knocking on front suspension

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 85,747 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 84,685 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear of o/s front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 84,685 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear of o/s front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 64,812 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 64,812 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2022 49,674 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 25 May 2022 49,674 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working SIDE (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 46,326 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 46,326 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 43,401 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 43,401 miles

Headlamp aim not tested both (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 35,215 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 28,665 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 28,665 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 21,248 miles

engine light on dash

Pass 4 Apr 2015 10,844 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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BV12 AWG is a 2012 Citroen C1 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BV12 AWG, 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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BV12 AWG is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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