2012 Citroen C1 1.0L Petrol · EK12 MMF
2012 Citroen C1 (1.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 57,749 miles. MOT expired on 18 Apr 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C1
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,749 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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EK12 MMF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/04/2025
- 57,749 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EK12 MMF 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 (EK12 MMF) between February 2024 and April 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 16 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
EK12 MMF Mileage History
- 15/02/202441,134 mi
- 20/04/202441,160 mi+26 mi
- 20/04/202441,160 mi
- 16/04/202557,742 mi+16,582 mi
- 16/04/202557,749 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 14,245 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Citroën Citroën C1 (Mk1)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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