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YC12 MVO

2012 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,186 mi
Last recorded57,186 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 MVO
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 57,186 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 39,106 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2025 38,594 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding & nearside rear (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 22,902 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 22,769 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 22,716 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (155/65/14) (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 22,640 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 22,494 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 21,895 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 20,878 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 19,333 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 19,333 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 15,793 miles

front brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 11 Jun 2015 11,367 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 11 Jun 2015 11,367 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 MVO is a 2012 Citroen C1 in Red 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 MVO, 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 MVO registered?

YC12 MVO is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 19 June 2012.

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