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YA12 UPE

2012 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

28,130 mi
Last recorded28,130 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 UPE
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 28,130 miles
Fail 7 May 2026 28,130 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 May 2025 25,248 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 25,248 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2024 22,781 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 22,751 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 22,592 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material sum brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2021 22,315 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 21,467 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 19,152 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 16,886 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 14,048 miles

n/s front tyre tread 2mm

o/s front tyre tread 3mm

Pass 12 Jul 2016 11,615 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 8,610 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 UPE 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 UPE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YA12 UPE registered?

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

Is YA12 UPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA12 UPE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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