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YF12 AVC

2012 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

44,440 mi
Last recorded44,440 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 AVC
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 44,440 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 42,220 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 41,401 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 39,829 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2022 39,829 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by brake hose union (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 38,924 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 37,698 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

o/s and n/s rear tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Jun 2017 35,248 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyres age cracking

rear brake pipes salt corrosion

Pass 14 Jun 2016 30,532 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)

both rear tyres cracking

exhaust corroded and worn

front brake discs lipped and worn

Pass 12 Jun 2015 23,290 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 AVC is a 2012 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AVC, 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 AVC registered?

YF12 AVC is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 17 May 2012.

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