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BV12 DCY

2012 Citroen C1

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,513 mi
Last recorded69,513 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 DCY
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 69,513 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 63,796 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 63,796 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 56,930 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 48,615 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

REAR BRAKE FLEXIS CORRODED

Pass 30 Aug 2021 41,935 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2020 38,576 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2020 38,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 33,237 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 25,577 miles

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))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 17,698 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 15 Aug 2016 10,903 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 5,121 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 4,585 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 DCY 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 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 DCY, 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 DCY registered?

BV12 DCY is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 14 March 2012.

Is BV12 DCY safe to buy?

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