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BD62 YYN

2012 Citroen C1

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

53,936 mi
Last recorded53,936 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD62 YYN
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 53,936 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & nearside 155/65/14 also perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive & nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2026 53,932 miles

Semaphore indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & nearside 155/65/14 also perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive & nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 50,336 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 50,335 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 46,494 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 42,434 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 38,733 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 38,733 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 36,826 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 30,041 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 30,041 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 23,305 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 18,436 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 15,184 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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BD62 YYN is a 2012 Citroen C1 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BD62 YYN, 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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What year was BD62 YYN registered?

BD62 YYN is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is BD62 YYN safe to buy?

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