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BV12 KZT

2012 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

110,493 mi
Last recorded110,493 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 KZT
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 110,493 miles

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

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

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

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 26 Apr 2024 99,349 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 92,926 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 85,504 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 85,504 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2021 79,146 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE CORRODED

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE IS BADLY CORRODED AND AS ONLY JUST PASSED THE MOT.

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE IS LOW ON TREAD AND AS ONLY JUST PASSED THE MOT.

Fail 8 Apr 2021 79,146 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE CORRODED

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE IS BADLY CORRODED AND AS ONLY JUST PASSED THE MOT.

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE IS LOW ON TREAD AND AS ONLY JUST PASSED THE MOT.

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

Pass 16 Apr 2020 76,389 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE BADLY PERISHED ON SIDEWALLS DUE TO BEEN OLD TYRES (OFFSIDE REAR TYRE IS 14 YEARS OLD)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN/CORRODED ON INNER FACE

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE IS CORRODED

Pass 10 Apr 2019 70,229 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 14 Apr 2018 61,682 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 52,586 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre - perished / cracking

Offside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre - perished / cracking

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 52,586 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre - perished / cracking

Offside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre - perished / cracking

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 38,312 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 22,083 miles

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

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 KZT 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 78.6%.

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

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