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CA12 BYL

2012 Citroen C1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,179 mi
Last recorded57,179 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 BYL
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 57,179 miles

DRL not working

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

corrosion on components

Fail 5 Mar 2026 57,127 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure severe cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure severe cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

DRL not working

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

corrosion on components

Pass 21 Feb 2025 51,070 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion on all components

Fail 20 Feb 2025 51,069 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both sides cracked and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened and bushes cracked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened and bushes cracked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure severely cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cloudy and covered in green both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

corrosion on all components

Pass 26 Apr 2023 51,053 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 50,490 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 50,484 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 49,367 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 49,367 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 47,725 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 May 2018 45,491 miles

rear exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2017 43,727 miles

exhaust rear mounting corroded

Pass 27 May 2016 41,451 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corropsion on exhaust mouintings

Fail 27 May 2016 41,451 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corropsion on exhaust mouintings

Pass 10 Jun 2015 38,921 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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CA12 BYL is a 2012 Citroen C1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CA12 BYL, 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 CA12 BYL registered?

CA12 BYL is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 22 June 2012.

Is CA12 BYL safe to buy?

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