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YG12 HKK

2012 Citroen C1

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

97,460 mi
Last recorded97,460 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 HKK
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 97,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 brake pipes at the rear of the vehicle are corroded before and after both rear brake flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Mar 2026 97,460 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid section to rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bumper corner insecure unlikely to fall off or cause harm if grazed or contacted

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 brake pipes at the rear of the vehicle are corroded before and after both rear brake flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2026 97,460 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2025 86,046 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts 3mm 155/65R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Hazard warning lamp switch faulty

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Apr 2025 86,046 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts 3mm 155/65R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Hazard warning lamp switch faulty

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 76,051 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 76,049 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 71,730 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 69,076 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2022 69,075 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 64,030 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 44,252 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 38,949 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 31,975 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 31,963 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 19,132 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 13,566 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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YG12 HKK is a 2012 Citroen C1 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YG12 HKK, 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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YG12 HKK is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 10 March 2012.

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