CarVerify

Free Car Check

YB12 BUA

2012 Citroen C1

White Petrol 998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,898 mi
Last recorded88,898 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 BUA
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2026 88,898 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill at b post (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill at b post (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at axle mounting chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 83,011 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also rear axle beam and all other suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both lights (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2025 83,011 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed leaking exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at joint clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also rear axle beam and all other suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both lights (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 78,694 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front subframe and suspension components starting to corrode (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sills at rear starting to corrode (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle mountings starting to corrode (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 78,688 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively weakened by corrosion (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front subframe and suspension components starting to corrode (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sills at rear starting to corrode (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle mountings starting to corrode (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 75,918 miles

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

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

Coolant leak Radiator leaking ()

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 72,628 miles

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

Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 63,454 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 59,364 miles

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 inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

center section of exhaust corroded

oil filter corroded and seeping oil

Fail 5 Jul 2019 59,364 miles

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 inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

center section of exhaust corroded

oil filter corroded and seeping oil

Pass 8 Aug 2018 53,597 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 45,809 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 40,867 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 25 Jun 2015 32,471 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
Full Citroen C1 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YB12 BUA is a 2012 Citroen C1 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YB12 BUA, 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

How do I check the history of YB12 BUA?

You can check the full history of YB12 BUA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YB12 BUA registered?

YB12 BUA is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 26 June 2012.

Is YB12 BUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB12 BUA shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YB12 BUA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YB12 BUA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.