2012 Citroen C1 1.0L Petrol · CA12 CYL
2012 Citroen C1 (1.0L, petrol). First registered 26 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 107,020 miles. MOT expired on 21 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C1
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,020 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CA12 CYL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/08/2025
- 107,020 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CA12 CYL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Citroen C1 (CA12 CYL) between April 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))”.
CA12 CYL Mileage History
- 17/04/202390,129 mi
- 16/04/202496,016 mi+5,887 mi
- 19/04/202496,022 mi+6 mi
- 23/08/2025107,020 mi+10,998 mi
- 23/08/2025107,020 mi
Average of roughly 7,183 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Citroën Citroën C1 (Mk1)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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