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YH62 SXL

2012 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

223,487 mi
Last recorded223,487 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 SXL
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 223,487 miles

Emissions, lambda high. within spec

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play noisy (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Jun 2025 217,815 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 206,434 miles

Nearside Front foglamp missing

Fail 14 Jun 2024 206,434 miles

Nearside Front foglamp missing

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 193,570 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2023 193,570 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 178,791 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Exhaust system in poor condition

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.400mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 178,791 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Central Exhaust system insecure mounting bracket detached (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system in poor condition

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.400mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 172,304 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 172,304 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 164,974 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 146,095 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2019 146,095 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2018 119,257 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 119,257 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 94,361 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2017 94,361 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 60,583 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 60,583 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 23,349 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 SXL is a 2012 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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