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YC62 DXT

2012 Citroen C1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

46,124 mi
Last recorded46,124 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 DXT
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 46,124 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides pins and bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides upper inner wheel arches near strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides centre to rear heavily corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust mounts corroded

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All arms, shocks + axles (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All sills, floor + chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2025 46,124 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner chassis) (axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides pins and bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides upper inner wheel arches near strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides centre to rear heavily corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust mounts corroded

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All arms, shocks + axles (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All sills, floor + chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 40,913 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2024 40,913 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2024 40,885 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 35,405 miles

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all covered with under body paint (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 31,815 miles

All underside of vehicle corroded including all suspension, steering and braking components

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smear (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 27,381 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 22,029 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 18,489 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 15,358 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 14,762 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wearing thin

Rear both tyres perished heavy

wheel alignment out

Pass 12 Sep 2016 14,085 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 13,334 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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YC62 DXT is a 2012 Citroen C1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YC62 DXT, 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 YC62 DXT registered?

YC62 DXT is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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