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CE12 TLK

2012 Citroen C1

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,609 mi
Last recorded52,609 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 TLK
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 52,609 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective 1 missing due to corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion present to suspension and braking components

Fail 27 Jan 2026 52,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Integral body structure has a fractured which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering sill panel holed within prescribed area of suspension (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective 1 missing due to corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion present to suspension and braking components

Pass 20 Jan 2025 50,152 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 48,259 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle beam corroding

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 45,971 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle beam becoming corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2022 43,901 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front sill is corroded outside off structure area

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear axle beam becoming corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2021 41,908 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))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 39,528 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 29,403 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 29,403 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% slow to lock & high imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2018 25,657 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 21,116 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 16,446 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 16,446 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 10,662 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 TLK is a 2012 Citroen C1 in Green 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 TLK, 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 TLK is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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