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BV12 CYJ

2012 Citroen C1

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,169 mi
Last recorded92,169 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 CYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 92,169 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 83,625 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 69,726 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 69,726 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 59,173 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2019 43,245 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2019 43,245 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 38,115 miles

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

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

damage to body on offside front

Pass 6 Mar 2018 31,862 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly worn (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 31,848 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 25,398 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 16,760 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 16,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 8,475 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 CYJ is a 2012 Citroen C1 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV12 CYJ registered?

BV12 CYJ is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 5 March 2012.

Is BV12 CYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV12 CYJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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