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YH12 UNR

2012 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

227,395 mi
Last recorded227,395 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 UNR
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2025 227,395 miles

ABS FAULT BUT CLEARED

Pass 10 Feb 2024 205,076 miles

Offside Front WHEEL BEARING SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 28 Jan 2023 189,519 miles

OS REAR COIL SPRING CORRODED

Pass 7 Feb 2022 173,775 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2022 173,775 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 152,407 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2021 152,407 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 131,864 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 131,864 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 109,461 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2019 109,459 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front bumper insecure but not likely to become detached

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 91,013 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipe adjacent to rear flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Exhaust support bracket corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2017 72,619 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear adjacent to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/65R14 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear adjacent to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Mar 2017 72,618 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive engine management light on (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear adjacent to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/65R14 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear adjacent to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 49,033 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 49,033 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 26,111 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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YH12 UNR is a 2012 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YH12 UNR, 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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YH12 UNR is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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