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YE61 AYJ

2012 Citroen C1

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

113,443 mi
Last recorded113,443 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE61 AYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 113,443 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

tested in wet conditions

Fail 22 Jul 2024 113,312 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened to rear all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 113,212 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened to rear all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 105,200 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 105,200 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 98,291 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

exhaust parts corroded

various suspension parts corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2022 98,287 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

exhaust parts corroded

various suspension parts corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2021 84,870 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2021 84,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 75,139 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 64,966 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 Jun 2019 64,966 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Jun 2018 93,344 miles

advise o/s front to rear brake pipes

Pass 26 Jun 2017 42,964 miles

N/S FRONT TYRE CRACKING AROUND TREAD AREA

N/S REAR TYRE BEGINNING TO CRACK

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

O/R REAR TYRE CRACKED AROUND TREAD AREA ALMOST TO EXCESS

O/S FRONT TYRE CRACKED AROUND TREAD ARES AND NAIL IN TYRE

Fail 26 Jun 2017 42,964 miles

N/S FRONT TYRE CRACKING AROUND TREAD AREA

N/S REAR TYRE BEGINNING TO CRACK

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

O/R REAR TYRE CRACKED AROUND TREAD AREA ALMOST TO EXCESS

O/S FRONT TYRE CRACKED AROUND TREAD ARES AND NAIL IN TYRE

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 32,916 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 25 Feb 2016 29,611 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear tyre perished

both front tyres worn inside edge

front discs worn

front pads becoming low

front wiper split

Pass 24 Feb 2015 19,563 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 AYJ is a 2012 Citroen C1 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YE61 AYJ, 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 AYJ is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 28 February 2012.

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