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CA12 GVK

2012 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

39,622 mi
Last recorded39,622 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 GVK
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 39,622 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 39,622 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 38,821 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2024 38,821 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 37,112 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 36,096 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front shock absorbers corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2022 36,072 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 33,672 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 31,320 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 27,059 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 27,055 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 20,890 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 20,890 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 May 2017 16,728 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 12,211 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 9,822 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 9,822 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 GVK is a 2012 Citroen C1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GVK, 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 GVK registered?

CA12 GVK is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 16 July 2012.

Is CA12 GVK safe to buy?

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