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YC12 TZF

2012 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,469 mi
Last recorded103,469 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 TZF
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2024 103,469 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2023 86,000 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn to 1.8mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 81,627 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive running onto exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 81,627 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive running onto exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 76,749 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 72,260 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 72,260 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower rubber cup on coil spring not located properly

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 68,008 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 26 Jul 2018 63,329 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 63,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 51,833 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 51,833 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 40,713 miles

Both front tyres are slightly worn on edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 40,713 miles

Both front tyres are slightly worn on edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 28,705 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 28,705 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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 TZF 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 62.5%.

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 TZF, 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 TZF registered?

YC12 TZF is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 20 April 2012.

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