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YC62 LRN

2012 Citroen C1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

107,158 mi
Last recorded107,158 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 LRN
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 107,158 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH A/R/B links - bushes worn / perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted both rims - ADVISE REPAIR (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn close to indicators (2mm), outer edge also heavily worn - ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

vehicle underside has general age related corrosion front to rear

Pass 13 Dec 2024 100,192 miles

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

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

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

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

vehicle underside has general age related corrosion front to rear

Fail 30 Nov 2024 99,963 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

vehicle underside has general age related corrosion front to rear

Pass 18 Dec 2023 97,475 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both the nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both the nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 97,471 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both the nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both the nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 83,419 miles

Road wheel slightly distorted both front rims slightly bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 62,408 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))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 62,393 miles

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

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 11 Aug 2020 56,395 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes slightly corroded on rear ends. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside rear bushes deteriorated/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Road wheel slightly distorted Nearside front and rear wheels, inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 49,770 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 45,739 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 39,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 31,993 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 27,404 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 LRN 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 LRN, 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 LRN registered?

YC62 LRN is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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