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YH62 ETX

2012 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,313 mi
Last recorded110,313 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 ETX
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 110,313 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 110,298 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excess smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitting in reflector properly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Axle fractured heavily corroded around bush mounting area (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2024 103,775 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 103,775 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 97,421 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 91,251 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 84,546 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 81,581 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 77,138 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 63,178 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 53,979 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 52,629 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 52,629 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 43,593 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 32,334 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 ETX is a 2012 Citroen C1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YH62 ETX, 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 YH62 ETX registered?

YH62 ETX is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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