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Y31 LCR

2012 Citroen C1

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,946 mi
Last recorded138,946 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY31 LCR
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 138,946 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 131,664 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 126,084 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 123,465 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 119,076 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 109,957 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight wear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material off side rear and near side rear (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer shoulder wear and getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

radiator shows signs of coolant seepage

Fail 27 Sep 2021 109,957 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight wear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material off side rear and near side rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working out of fluid (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer shoulder wear and getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

radiator shows signs of coolant seepage

Pass 11 Sep 2020 98,562 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arms rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm void bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 98,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arms rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm void bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 89,444 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer shoulder wear, outer wall gouged (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front daylight running lamp adrift

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

all alloy wheels except near side rear which is steel

near side front fog lamp broken

Fail 26 Sep 2019 89,444 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid out of fluid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively single blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer shoulder wear, outer wall gouged (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front daylight running lamp adrift

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

all alloy wheels except near side rear which is steel

near side front fog lamp broken

Pass 14 Aug 2018 69,372 miles

nears side rear steel wheel, rest alloys

Fail 14 Aug 2018 69,372 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

nears side rear steel wheel, rest alloys

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

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

Pass 24 May 2017 38,876 miles

Front lower suspension arms rear bushes deteriorated

N/S/R wheel is steel when all others are alloy, tyres all same size

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Fail 24 May 2017 38,876 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake discs worn and have uneven wear on the inner faces

Front lower suspension arms rear bushes deteriorated

N/S/R wheel is steel when all others are alloy, tyres all same size

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Pass 3 Jun 2016 16,116 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 16,116 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 15,540 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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Y31 LCR is a 2012 Citroen C1 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y31 LCR, 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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Y31 LCR is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 8 June 2012.

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