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CE12 OSL

2012 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

69,201 mi
Last recorded69,201 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 OSL
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 69,201 miles

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2025 68,122 miles

Front suspension components corroded

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

Rear .Exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2024 66,631 miles

Front suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Rear Exhaust Brackets corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 19 Jan 2023 64,757 miles

front suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2022 62,873 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 60,495 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 58,723 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 56,522 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 55,761 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 46,115 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 36,361 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 26,173 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 26,173 miles

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 OSL is a 2012 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 OSL, 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 OSL registered?

CE12 OSL is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is CE12 OSL safe to buy?

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