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CA12 EFY

2012 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

53,083 mi
Last recorded53,083 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 EFY
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 53,083 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 46,187 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 39,820 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on edges

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 34,081 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 30,805 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 30,805 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 28,294 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 28,294 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 21,965 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 21,965 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 19,905 miles

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

Front wiper perished but still clearing screen

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 13,309 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 to 3 mm outter edge wear (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 to 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres age cracking

Pass 2 Mar 2016 11,436 miles

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

Front wiper blade split but still clearing screen

Hazard switch needs firm press to operate

Pass 2 Mar 2015 9,055 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 EFY is a 2012 Citroen C1 in Black 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 CA12 EFY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CA12 EFY registered?

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

Is CA12 EFY safe to buy?

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