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BV62 VMY

2012 Citroen C1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

39,702 mi
Last recorded39,702 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 VMY
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 39,702 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes to rear flexi hoses badly corroded STRONG ADVISE (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 39,698 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes to rear flexi hoses badly corroded STRONG ADVISE (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 37,827 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2023 35,364 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust bracket slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Sep 2022 33,035 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 30,917 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 29,444 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 26,928 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 26,928 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 24,128 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 21,131 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 17,281 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 13,790 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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BV62 VMY is a 2012 Citroen C1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 BV62 VMY, 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 VMY registered?

BV62 VMY is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is BV62 VMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV62 VMY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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