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YC12 LUO

2012 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

78,651 mi
Last recorded78,651 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 LUO
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 78,651 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 73,888 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 73,888 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 68,676 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 63,343 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear, greased at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear,greased at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 60,396 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule hose pipe. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 54,848 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 54,831 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 50,191 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))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 50,190 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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 24 Nov 2018 43,842 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 34,974 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 34,974 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 27,129 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 21,998 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 18,752 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 18,722 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 LUO is a 2012 Citroen C1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 YC12 LUO, 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 LUO registered?

YC12 LUO is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 12 May 2012.

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