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BV12 KZW

2012 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,436 mi
Last recorded53,436 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 KZW
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 53,436 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 50,949 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 50,840 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 50,503 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 50,503 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded N/S (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded O/S (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2023 50,338 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all 4 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 48,573 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective top mounting damaged , benefit of doubt given (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 47,255 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/65/14 75t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 45,704 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 41,606 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear up to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear up to Flexy , benefit of doubt given (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 34,779 miles

Front wiper split slight

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear up to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 28,584 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 24,355 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 18,748 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 KZW 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 KZW, 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 KZW registered?

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

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