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BV12 CZS

2012 Citroen C1

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

71,792 mi
Last recorded71,792 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 CZS
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 71,792 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 14 Apr 2026 71,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 48,849 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 48,834 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to slight leak at offside rear rigid pipe. (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high Dipped beam. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To wheel cylinder. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength At axle swivel joint mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Badly corroded and holed at rear mounting point. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system To wheel cylinder, excess corrosion. (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected At axle swivel joint. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2024 45,764 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material METAL BRAKE TO FLEXIE (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material METAL BRAKE PIPE FLEXIE TO WHEEL CYLINDER (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material METAL BRAKE PIPE TO FLEXIE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material METAL BRAKE PIPE FLEXIE TO WHEEL CYLINDER (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 45,764 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material METAL BRAKE TO FLEXIE (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material METAL BRAKE PIPE FLEXIE TO WHEEL CYLINDER (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material METAL BRAKE PIPE TO FLEXIE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material METAL BRAKE PIPE FLEXIE TO WHEEL CYLINDER (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 42,771 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2023 42,771 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 40,023 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 35,956 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 32,574 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 29,081 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 29,081 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 25,664 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 25,664 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 22,182 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Mar 2016 18,305 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 18,305 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 14,627 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 CZS is a 2012 Citroen C1 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CZS, 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 CZS registered?

BV12 CZS is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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