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YE61 AYA

2012 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

66,092 mi
Last recorded66,092 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE61 AYA
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 66,092 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Just starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear at the Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to the legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2026 66,092 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear pipe going towards backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Just starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear at the Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to the legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 55,831 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all ends (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2024 53,846 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2023 48,443 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 May 2022 43,909 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 39,649 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2020 36,187 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 32,976 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2018 28,690 miles

o/s door mirror glass cracked

o/s/r tyre perished/cracking in tread

Pass 9 May 2017 24,452 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 20,266 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 15,856 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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YE61 AYA is a 2012 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AYA, 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 AYA is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 15 February 2012.

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