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YB12 WTR

2012 Citroen C1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,374 mi
Last recorded78,374 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 WTR
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 78,374 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2026 78,371 miles

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

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 77,215 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 77,212 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 63,214 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

hand brake travel long

Fail 16 Nov 2022 63,213 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

hand brake travel long

Pass 2 Dec 2021 48,291 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BULB PEEL (4.4.3 (a))

PARKING BRAKE LEVER HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL. REAR BRAKE ADJUSTMENT

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 NSR/OSR INNER EDGES WORN. 155/65 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 42,516 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished 155/65 x 14 75 t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 37,391 miles

Front wiper blade

Pass 22 Sep 2018 32,630 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 32,630 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH NEW TYRES

N/S REAR PARKING BRAKE POOR READING >>> DRUM OFF CHECK ADVISED

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F 2mm >>> NEW ADVISED ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F SEVERE WEAR >>> NEW REQUIRED ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 27,091 miles

n/s/f tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 8 Jul 2016 19,953 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 15,365 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 WTR is a 2012 Citroen C1 in Blue 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 WTR, 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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YB12 WTR is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 5 July 2012.

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