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CE12 BVM

2012 Citroen C1

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

110,982 mi
Last recorded110,982 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 BVM
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 110,982 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

centre and rear exhaust corroded

engine oil level low

headlights slightly deteriorated

rear axle corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear tyres close to limit

rear wiper worn

front tyres on limit

Fail 12 Mar 2025 110,982 miles

centre and rear exhaust corroded

engine oil level low

headlights slightly deteriorated

rear axle corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear tyres close to limit

rear wiper worn

front tyres on limit

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 100,578 miles

Central Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH FRONT. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R AND O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2024 100,346 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH FRONT. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R AND O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 90,566 miles

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 81,310 miles

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 72,877 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 69,173 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 62,739 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 62,738 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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 53,867 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 53,867 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 44,288 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 36,814 miles

Front brake discs are worn & corroded.

Front brake pads are getting low.

Pass 19 Feb 2015 27,445 miles

Front brake discs look worn.

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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CE12 BVM is a 2012 Citroen C1 in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CE12 BVM, 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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CE12 BVM is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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