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Y55 ARF

2012 Citroen C-crosser

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests33 (27 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

121,311 mi
Last recorded121,311 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C-crosser71,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY55 ARF
MakeCitroen
ModelC-crosser
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

27 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 121,311 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2025 239,800 miles

Knocking from front when driving

Play in rear engine mount

Fail 20 Oct 2025 239,796 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Offside front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Knocking from front when driving

Play in rear engine mount

Pass 16 Dec 2024 113,457 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 219,734 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 219,647 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 105,610 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 198,100 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 198,066 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 96,693 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 168,720 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 88,434 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Oct 2021 160,058 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 81,686 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Oct 2020 134,636 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 77,413 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 118,407 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 71,145 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 109,902 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 65,336 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2017 98,405 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 58,625 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 87,244 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 87,244 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 45,768 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 75,816 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 75,763 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s steering arm has slight play

Pass 3 Mar 2015 23,536 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 73,302 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 73,302 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 66,750 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 52,738 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 39,561 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

How Reliable is the Citroen C-crosser?

Based on 49,278 MOT tests across 3,053 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
7,829
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
3,053
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 792
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 713
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 688
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 567
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Y55 ARF is a 2012 Citroen C-crosser in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2012 Citroen C-crosser models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 71,498 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C-crosser fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y55 ARF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C-crosser typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Citroen C-crosser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Y55 ARF is a 2012 Citroen C-crosser, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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