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YC62 DYU

2012 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

91,727 mi
Last recorded91,727 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 DYU
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 91,727 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes are corroded at rear unions (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

front exhaust hanger is missing

Pass 17 Jan 2025 83,276 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all - corrosion present on uncovered sections of pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

front exhaust hanger bracket missing

Pass 26 Jan 2024 74,921 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 62,411 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 55,180 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 53,964 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 53,867 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 53,196 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 51,125 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit req new tyre asap (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 45,243 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 45,243 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2017 45,243 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 38,677 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 32,162 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 DYU is a 2012 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YC62 DYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC62 DYU registered?

YC62 DYU is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 5 October 2012.

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