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YF61 YRU

2012 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,174 mi
Last recorded105,174 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF61 YRU
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 105,174 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 86,129 miles

Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

exhaust in poor condition but not blowing

Fail 30 Jan 2018 86,128 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

exhaust in poor condition but not blowing

Pass 9 Jan 2017 86,104 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 79,175 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cut in sidewall but not showing cords

Fail 8 Jan 2016 79,175 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre has cut in sidewall but not showing cords

Pass 15 Jan 2015 63,239 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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YF61 YRU is a 2012 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YF61 YRU, 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 YF61 YRU registered?

YF61 YRU is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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