2012 Citroen C1 1.0L Petrol · LO12 OVN
2012 Citroen C1 (1.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 55,271 miles. MOT valid until 13 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C1
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,271 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LO12 OVN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2026
- 55,271 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LO12 OVN 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 (LO12 OVN) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 September 2026 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: Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”.
LO12 OVN Mileage History
- 06/09/202452,812 mi
- 06/09/202452,812 mi
- 12/09/202554,061 mi+1,249 mi
- 13/09/202554,061 mi
- 11/09/202655,271 mi+1,210 mi
Average of roughly 1,222 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: Average
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