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YE12 OTJ

2012 Citroen C1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

53,097 mi
Last recorded53,097 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 OTJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 53,097 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2025 53,079 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2025 53,072 miles

Nearside Front Suspension locking device missing ball joint split pin (5.3.6 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension locking device missing ball joint split pin (5.3.6 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 47,825 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 44,824 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 40,892 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 37,572 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 33,953 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 28,970 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 24,019 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 24,003 miles

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

thorn in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Aug 2016 18,144 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 12,790 miles

Nearside Rear tyre, Nail in tyre

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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YE12 OTJ is a 2012 Citroen C1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 YE12 OTJ, 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 YE12 OTJ registered?

YE12 OTJ is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 15 August 2012.

Is YE12 OTJ safe to buy?

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