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BD62 YZC

2012 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

71,926 mi
Last recorded71,926 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD62 YZC
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 71,926 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2026 71,916 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2025 67,675 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 63,352 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 63,351 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 60,208 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 59,781 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 59,112 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 59,112 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 57,711 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 53,520 miles

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 Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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Fail 27 Aug 2019 53,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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 Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

advs tracking check

Pass 7 Aug 2018 44,741 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 44,741 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 40,360 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 40,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 33,182 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre (3mm), signs of cracking

Fail 15 Dec 2016 33,182 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre (3mm), signs of cracking

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed in center of tread (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 29,807 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 YZC is a 2012 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YZC, 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 YZC registered?

BD62 YZC is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 15 December 2012.

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