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BV12 KZH

2012 Citroen C1

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

111,193 mi
Last recorded111,193 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 KZH
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 111,193 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 105,594 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 105,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 99,796 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Spare wheel damaged

Fail 22 Feb 2023 99,796 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Spare wheel damaged

Pass 21 Feb 2022 94,286 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Spare wheel damaged

Fail 21 Feb 2022 94,286 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Spare wheel damaged

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 86,328 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 79,026 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 15 Mar 2019 65,016 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 65,016 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 39,314 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 13,941 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 13,007 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 12,587 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 KZH is a 2012 Citroen C1 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KZH, 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 KZH registered?

BV12 KZH is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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