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YE62 XPL

2012 Citroen C1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

98,392 mi
Last recorded98,392 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE62 XPL
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 98,392 miles

underside of vehicle covered in under seal

Pass 17 Jan 2025 95,341 miles

under vehicle is covered with under seal

Fail 18 Nov 2024 95,035 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached split pin missing from castle nut (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached split pin missing from castle nut (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust mounting defective central hangar broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 87,236 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle and some components

Exhaust bracket broken

Front Both anti-roll bar linkages deteriorated

Pass 22 Nov 2022 82,817 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 74,605 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 68,232 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020 68,232 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 60,740 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 52,879 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 42,408 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 34,533 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 26,298 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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YE62 XPL is a 2012 Citroen C1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 YE62 XPL, 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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YE62 XPL is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 1 December 2012.

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