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YA12 HPX

2012 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,813 mi
Last recorded81,813 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 HPX
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 81,813 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material After flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 74,730 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 67,046 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 61,450 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 55,008 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Feb 2021 49,511 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 49,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 46,725 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 42,755 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2018 35,589 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2018 35,589 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2017 25,247 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 13,413 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 10,099 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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YA12 HPX is a 2012 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YA12 HPX, 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 YA12 HPX registered?

YA12 HPX is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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