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BV12 CYU

2012 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,983 mi
Last recorded50,983 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 CYU
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 50,983 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 49,574 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 49,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2023 47,847 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 46,056 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 44,080 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 41,068 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 36,275 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 30,471 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 24,847 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 19,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 14,219 miles

rear tyres age related cracking to tread

Pass 16 Feb 2015 13,698 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 16 Feb 2015 13,698 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 CYU is a 2012 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BV12 CYU, 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

How do I check the history of BV12 CYU?

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What year was BV12 CYU registered?

BV12 CYU is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is BV12 CYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV12 CYU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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