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CE12 GZH

2012 Citroen C1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

39,662 mi
Last recorded39,662 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 GZH
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 39,662 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 36,594 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tread depth remaining. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/s/r tyre outer sidewall perishing/cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tread depth remaining. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 33,116 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 29,131 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 26,124 miles

All exhaust mounting brackets badly rusted but intact at time of test.

Pass 1 Apr 2020 24,537 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 21,793 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 19,184 miles

N/s/f tyre worn on outer edge,

Pass 3 Apr 2017 17,440 miles

n/s & o/s front tyres cracking on outer edges.

Pass 8 Apr 2016 15,681 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 12,207 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 12,206 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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 GZH is a 2012 Citroen C1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 CE12 GZH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE12 GZH registered?

CE12 GZH is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 11 April 2012.

Is CE12 GZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE12 GZH shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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