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YB12 LXS

2012 Citroen C1

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

136,911 mi
Last recorded136,911 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 LXS
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 136,911 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle mount area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 135,234 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Lower both inner sills have surface rust , underneath of vehicle has general surface rust throughout advise to wax oil

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge of tire has wear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear suspension mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 134,213 miles

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

Central Rear Upper center rear brake light 1 led is out

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 132,864 miles

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

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 11 Oct 2021 122,782 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted very slight damage to inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 122,780 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint between pipe and rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted very slight damage to inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 103,528 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 103,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 93,152 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 66,901 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 63,329 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 40,403 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 25,070 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 LXS is a 2012 Citroen C1 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YB12 LXS, 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 YB12 LXS registered?

YB12 LXS is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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