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YE61 AXZ

2012 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,265 mi
Last recorded77,265 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE61 AXZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 77,265 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

clutch slipping

Pass 7 Feb 2025 75,529 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 75,529 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2024 72,803 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 69,619 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 60,866 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 54,090 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 47,671 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 41,303 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 33,452 miles

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 16 Feb 2018 33,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 15 Feb 2017 30,529 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear tyre has cut on outer side wall

Pass 12 Mar 2016 26,857 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre badly spliting and cracking on tyre tread

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

Offside Rear Tyre badly spliting and cracking on tyre tread

Pass 5 Mar 2015 20,509 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 20,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YE61 AXZ is a 2012 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YE61 AXZ, 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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YE61 AXZ is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 22 February 2012.

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