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YE12 ZHA

2012 Citroen C1

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

77,926 mi
Last recorded77,926 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 ZHA
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 77,926 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2025 77,904 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 76,737 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 76,734 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 75,241 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2024 75,241 miles

Front Position lamp not working side lights inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2023 72,750 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 72,749 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 66,740 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 62,241 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2019 50,239 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 50,239 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2018 39,137 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

front wiper blade torn at edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2017 20,255 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 15,489 miles

n/s/front tyre has a cut in sidewall but not through to cords

Fail 25 May 2016 15,489 miles

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

n/s/front tyre has a cut in sidewall but not through to cords

Pass 21 Jun 2015 12,996 miles

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

spare tyre worn below legal limit

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 ZHA is a 2012 Citroen C1 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YE12 ZHA, 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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YE12 ZHA is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 24 May 2012.

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