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VN12 ABU

2012 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,371 mi
Last recorded63,371 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 ABU
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 14 Jul 2025 63,371 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 61,660 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 60,158 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 59,749 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 59,015 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 57,281 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 54,035 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 48,084 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 39,816 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 31,804 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 23,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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VN12 ABU is a 2012 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VN12 ABU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN12 ABU registered?

VN12 ABU is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is VN12 ABU safe to buy?

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