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CE12 GZZ

2012 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

124,542 mi
Last recorded124,542 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 GZZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 124,542 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 110,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 95,995 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 95,995 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

oil level low

Pass 1 Feb 2022 83,769 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2022 83,769 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2021 81,972 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 81,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2020 77,425 miles

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

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

both front anti roll bar link arms upper and lower bushes starting to perish

both front wishbones rear ushes starting to perish

nearside rear tyre is on 3mm of tread

offside rear reg light lens missing (light output not affected)

surface corrosion to both rear metal brake lines

Fail 24 Feb 2020 77,425 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre size 155/65/R14 75T (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

both front anti roll bar link arms upper and lower bushes starting to perish

both front wishbones rear ushes starting to perish

nearside rear tyre is on 3mm of tread

offside rear reg light lens missing (light output not affected)

surface corrosion to both rear metal brake lines

Pass 2 Feb 2019 69,346 miles

Offside head lamp could be better secured

Fail 2 Feb 2019 69,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside head lamp could be better secured

Pass 3 Feb 2018 64,978 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 55,333 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 45,303 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 33,828 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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 GZZ is a 2012 Citroen C1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GZZ, 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 GZZ registered?

CE12 GZZ is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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