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YA12 UPX

2012 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,441 mi
Last recorded65,441 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 UPX
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 65,441 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2025 60,912 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2025 60,910 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 56,664 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2023 53,201 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning wing (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear indicator lens missing

Pass 27 May 2022 45,679 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 45,679 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 37,956 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 33,146 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 33,146 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 26,389 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 18,517 miles

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

Road wheel slightly distorted nearside front & nearside rear inner wheel rims dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 13,276 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 9,835 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 8,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

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 UPX is a 2012 Citroen C1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UPX, 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 UPX registered?

YA12 UPX is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 13 August 2012.

Is YA12 UPX safe to buy?

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