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YF12 AEM

2012 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

48,723 mi
Last recorded48,723 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 AEM
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 48,723 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both offside and nearside. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 44,580 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both offside and nearside. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both offside and nearside. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 44,578 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both offside and nearside. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both offside and nearside. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 41,817 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 37,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking within the tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking within the tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking within the tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking within the tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 36,126 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking within the tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking within the tread area and on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking within the tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread area and on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 33,547 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking within tread and showing signs of age derogation (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking within tread and showing signs of age derogation and wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking within tread and showing signs of age derogation (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking within tread and showing signs of age derogation and has nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 30,918 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 25,616 miles

front brake disk pitted and light corrosion

Pass 7 Jun 2017 22,333 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 18,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 14,728 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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YF12 AEM is a 2012 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YF12 AEM, 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 YF12 AEM registered?

YF12 AEM is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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