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YF12 UBN

2012 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,699 mi
Last recorded71,699 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 UBN
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 71,699 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 67,915 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front axle corroded

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2025 67,914 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bushes have started to detach from arms (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front axle corroded

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2024 60,875 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

front wiper slightly smearing

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2023 55,638 miles

both front and offside rear tyres perished

both front anti roll bar link bushes perished

Fail 7 Aug 2023 55,638 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

both front and offside rear tyres perished

both front anti roll bar link bushes perished

Pass 11 Aug 2022 47,787 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 41,321 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 41,319 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 35,553 miles

Nearside Rear Outer tyre heavily cracked

Pass 18 Apr 2019 30,221 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 29,122 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 28,007 miles

Offside Rear o/s/r tyre has age related cracking to tread and sidewall

Pass 19 Apr 2016 26,817 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 25,626 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 UBN is a 2012 Citroen C1 in Red 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 YF12 UBN, 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 UBN registered?

YF12 UBN is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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