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YC12 RKO

2012 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,641 mi
Last recorded71,641 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 RKO
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 71,641 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 71,641 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 69,869 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 69,867 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 67,264 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 65,712 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2022 65,712 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 64,452 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 59,718 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 54,627 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 52,890 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 50,713 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 49,268 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 39,444 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 39,444 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 31,382 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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YC12 RKO is a 2012 Citroen C1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RKO, 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 RKO registered?

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

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