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CB03 BUB

2012 Citroen C1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

80,722 mi
Last recorded80,722 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCB03 BUB
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 80,722 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Jun 2026 80,722 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 155.65.14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 155.65.14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 76,848 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 71,133 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 66,807 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 61,856 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 58,524 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 55,661 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 55,658 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 48,691 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 40,692 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 36,492 miles

N/S/REAR TYRE WORN TO 2MM AND HAS CURB DAMAGE TO OUTER WALL

Fail 1 Oct 2016 36,492 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e) DANGEROUS

N/S/REAR TYRE WORN TO 2MM AND HAS CURB DAMAGE TO OUTER WALL

Pass 27 Oct 2015 33,243 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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CB03 BUB is a 2012 Citroen C1 in Blue 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 CB03 BUB, 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 CB03 BUB registered?

CB03 BUB is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 24 August 2012.

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