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YF12 AWV

2012 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

68,369 mi
Last recorded68,369 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 AWV
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2026 68,369 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low No more adjustment (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Rear trailing arm area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Rear trailing arm area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 55,054 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to n/s/r flexy hose end bit corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too/s/r flexy hose end bit corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

n/s/r tyre tread cracking

Pass 11 Mar 2024 40,908 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 38,866 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 38,864 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 36,181 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 32,866 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 28,174 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 24,197 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2018 24,197 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 19,982 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly cracking

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracking

Fail 26 Jul 2017 19,903 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly cracking

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracking

Pass 18 Jul 2016 15,999 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 12,423 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 12,109 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 AWV 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 73.3%.

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 YF12 AWV, 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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YF12 AWV is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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