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CE12 GZS

2012 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,345 mi
Last recorded98,345 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 GZS
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 98,345 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 90,350 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2024 90,348 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2023 81,548 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 77,569 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 77,553 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2021 74,523 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 71,237 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 71,237 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 71,195 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 71,195 miles

Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2019 65,036 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 53,465 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2017 45,193 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges 155/65/14

Pass 9 May 2016 40,758 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 35,949 miles

movment at rack mount bushes [found on shaker]

wiper 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 GZS is a 2012 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GZS, 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 CE12 GZS registered?

CE12 GZS is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 18 May 2012.

Is CE12 GZS safe to buy?

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