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BV12 TVK

2012 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

89,084 mi
Last recorded89,084 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 TVK
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 89,084 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output ns/os (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns/os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2026 88,877 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output ns/os (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns/os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2025 76,249 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 70,821 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 64,634 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2023 64,634 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 60,276 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 51,511 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2020 46,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 37,572 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 27,210 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 19,546 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 13,030 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 4,948 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 TVK is a 2012 Citroen C1 in Grey 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 TVK, 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 TVK registered?

BV12 TVK is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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