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YF61 CMU

2012 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

80,329 mi
Last recorded80,329 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF61 CMU
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 80,329 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 78,695 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 77,457 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 77,457 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 76,098 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 73,571 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 73,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 69,534 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 66,715 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 61,669 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 56,878 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 51,167 miles

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Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 42,138 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 41,537 miles

oil level low

Fail 19 Jan 2016 41,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

oil level low

Pass 23 Jan 2015 36,022 miles

oil level low o/s rear tyre puncture

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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YF61 CMU is a 2012 Citroen C1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 YF61 CMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF61 CMU registered?

YF61 CMU is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 30 January 2012.

Is YF61 CMU safe to buy?

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