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CA12 VUC

2012 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

72,766 mi
Last recorded72,766 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 VUC
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 72,766 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2025 72,766 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 68,297 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 64,152 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 59,503 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 53,672 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 49,827 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 May 2019 47,151 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 45,298 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2017 39,440 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 39,440 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2016 30,777 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 27,873 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 VUC is a 2012 Citroen C1 in Red 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 VUC, 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 VUC registered?

CA12 VUC is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 21 August 2012.

Is CA12 VUC safe to buy?

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