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BV12 CXF

2012 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,908 mi
Last recorded141,908 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 CXF
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 141,908 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 137,921 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 137,812 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 131,455 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Nov 2022 125,606 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 118,493 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 114,468 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 112,472 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 21 Nov 2019 112,472 miles

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

Clutch pedal rubber missing

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

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 108,932 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 89,518 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 89,518 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 64,303 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner and outer raised tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2016 46,346 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 46,346 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 May 2015 26,977 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 CXF is a 2012 Citroen C1 in Black 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 BV12 CXF, 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 BV12 CXF registered?

BV12 CXF is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 23 May 2012.

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