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YE61 OGB

2012 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,967 mi
Last recorded116,967 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE61 OGB
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 116,967 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 111,019 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 102,953 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Casing back smashed. (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 99,864 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 99,104 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 98,683 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 95,910 miles

Offside Rear inner wheel arch damaged

Pass 1 Dec 2018 94,351 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 93,169 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2017 93,169 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 88,509 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Dec 2016 88,509 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 72,409 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 72,409 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 41,959 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 OGB is a 2012 Citroen C1 in Black 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 OGB, 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 YE61 OGB registered?

YE61 OGB is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is YE61 OGB safe to buy?

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