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CE12 HDD

2012 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

75,186 mi
Last recorded75,186 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 HDD
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 75,186 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 73,812 miles

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

both front shocks corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2025 73,812 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

both front shocks corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2024 72,033 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 69,663 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 67,789 miles

clutch showing signs of wear

Fail 4 Apr 2022 67,789 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

clutch showing signs of wear

Pass 27 Apr 2021 66,015 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 63,680 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn , on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn , on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn , on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

hand brake leaver has little remaining reserve travel

Fail 28 Jul 2020 63,679 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn , on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn , on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn , on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

hand brake leaver has little remaining reserve travel

Pass 23 Jul 2019 55,812 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 46,723 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 46,723 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

parking brake requires adjustment

Pass 13 Jul 2017 36,456 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 29,066 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread/s cracking 155/65/14

Pass 13 Jul 2015 24,187 miles

both rear tyre treads cracking

n/s door lock damaged

Fail 13 Jul 2015 24,187 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

both rear tyre treads cracking

n/s door lock damaged

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 HDD is a 2012 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CE12 HDD, 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 HDD is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 9 July 2012.

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