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YB12 EFE

2012 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,478 mi
Last recorded78,478 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 EFE
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 78,478 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2026 78,478 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 77,743 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 71,655 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

Fail 27 Oct 2023 71,655 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

handbrake high travel

oil filter corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2022 61,321 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 55,531 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 55,339 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 51,712 miles

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

windscreen wiper deteriorated

Pass 17 Oct 2019 47,165 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 47,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 40,767 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 31,488 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 31,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 24,118 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 16,389 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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YB12 EFE is a 2012 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EFE, 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 YB12 EFE registered?

YB12 EFE is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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