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CA12 FRV

2012 Citroen C1

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

33,687 mi
Last recorded33,687 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 FRV
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 33,687 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 29,749 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 28,250 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 26,458 miles

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 15 Jul 2022 24,517 miles

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

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

Tyre sidewalls slightly perished

Fail 13 Jul 2022 24,516 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Tyre sidewalls slightly perished

Pass 28 Jul 2021 21,984 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 21,626 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 19,342 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2018 17,373 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO CRACK

Pass 30 May 2017 13,627 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 May 2017 13,627 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 8,618 miles

rear exhaust clamp broken

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 FRV is a 2012 Citroen C1 in White 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 CA12 FRV, 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 FRV registered?

CA12 FRV is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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