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BV62 HYK

2012 Citroen C1

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

97,373 mi
Last recorded97,373 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 HYK
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 97,373 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear, corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 May 2026 97,373 miles

Nearside Front Suspension locking device missing Lower arm ball joint split pin (5.3.6 (b))

Offside Front Suspension locking device missing Lower arm ball joint split pin (5.3.6 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear, corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2025 91,464 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear, corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 31 May 2024 85,966 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 31 May 2024 85,966 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 80,163 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2

Fail 10 Jun 2023 79,870 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2

Pass 1 Jul 2022 74,218 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear axle corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2022 74,218 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear axle corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2021 72,405 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 72,030 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 71,629 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 67,647 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 56,455 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 56,455 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/65TR14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test AIR FRESHNER AND A PHONE HOLDER

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH ARE WORN (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 37,874 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 37,874 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 26,692 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2015 26,692 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BV62 HYK is a 2012 Citroen C1 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BV62 HYK, 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 BV62 HYK registered?

BV62 HYK is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 10 September 2012.

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