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YC12 GYP

2012 Citroen C1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,473 mi
Last recorded94,473 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 GYP
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 94,473 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 94,472 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and slightly worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2025 84,869 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2025 84,869 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 70,213 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 55,927 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at end going to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 55,927 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at end going to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 42,438 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 31,558 miles

Nearside Rear 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 12 Jun 2020 28,435 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 26,581 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 25,710 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 18,237 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 16,542 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 14,657 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

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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YC12 GYP is a 2012 Citroen C1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YC12 GYP, 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 YC12 GYP registered?

YC12 GYP is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is YC12 GYP safe to buy?

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