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YH62 DFC

2012 Citroen C1

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

58,528 mi
Last recorded58,528 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 DFC
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 58,528 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules greased (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes waxoiled (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush cracking (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tca rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive around crank seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush cracking (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 53,887 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all underside of vehicle covered with black underseal

Fail 9 Sep 2024 53,886 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 47,027 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 47,027 miles

Exhaust system insecure FRONT MOUNTING DETACHED (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded PIPE FROM FLEXI TO CYLINDER (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 44,813 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2022 44,813 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexy to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 42,100 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2021 42,100 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 39,446 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 39,446 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 36,589 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 36,589 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 33,436 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1556514 3mm and cracking/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 30,140 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 26,320 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 17,680 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 17,680 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 9,604 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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YH62 DFC is a 2012 Citroen C1 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YH62 DFC, 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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YH62 DFC is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 14 October 2012.

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