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YA12 VMZ

2012 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

61,055 mi
Last recorded61,055 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 VMZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 61,055 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 59,928 miles

Front axle corroded

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2024 59,928 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Front axle corroded

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 58,291 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 58,291 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 57,730 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 55,839 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 54,386 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 50,134 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 39,939 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 39,939 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 31,548 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 24,322 miles

front brakes have slight judder

Fail 12 Aug 2016 24,322 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and is below limit (4.1.D.1a)

front brakes have slight judder

Pass 13 Aug 2015 16,277 miles

Offside Front Tyre Cracking On Shoulders

Fail 13 Aug 2015 16,277 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre Cracking On Shoulders

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 VMZ is a 2012 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YA12 VMZ, 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 VMZ registered?

YA12 VMZ is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 14 August 2012.

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