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CE12 SPU

2012 Citroen C1

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,500 mi
Last recorded122,500 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 SPU
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 122,500 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 122,498 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn nearside front drop-link worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated nearside front wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn offside front drop-link worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function offside front shock absorber corroded / damage (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn offside front low ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 118,297 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 118,248 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 114,410 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 111,205 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 97,187 miles

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

parking brake nearing reserve travel

Fail 10 Nov 2021 97,187 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 Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

parking brake nearing reserve travel

Pass 26 Jan 2021 82,152 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 74,271 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both O/S & N/S tyres. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 64,408 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main metal pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 54,731 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 46,354 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 35,882 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 26,542 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 SPU is a 2012 Citroen C1 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SPU, 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 SPU registered?

CE12 SPU is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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