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BV12 TVT

2012 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,644 mi
Last recorded81,644 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 TVT
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 81,644 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 81,644 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 76,895 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 75,843 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 71,766 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 68,012 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2021 65,120 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 64,096 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2020 64,096 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 54,484 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 39,294 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 29,486 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 39,233 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 39,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 15,099 miles

All four tyres starting to perish

Fail 30 Jun 2015 15,099 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

All four tyres starting to perish

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 TVT is a 2012 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TVT, 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 TVT registered?

BV12 TVT is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 3 March 2012.

Is BV12 TVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV12 TVT shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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