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YB12 LZS

2012 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

109,604 mi
Last recorded109,604 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 LZS
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 109,604 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7 mm tread 155 / 65 r 14 75 t (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jul 2026 109,604 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7 mm tread 155 / 65 r 14 75 t (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 103,703 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 101,290 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 96,665 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 92,470 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 83,952 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2022 83,952 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 71,548 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2021 71,548 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 63,577 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 59,487 miles

some corrosion on exhaust

Pass 20 Mar 2018 52,382 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 52,382 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 May 2017 47,387 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 May 2017 47,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2016 35,418 miles

Both rear tyres nail

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

Offside rear tyre cracked but not showing cords or ply

Pass 4 Jun 2015 25,417 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 LZS is a 2012 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LZS, 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 LZS registered?

YB12 LZS is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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