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YM12 FFK

2012 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,192 mi
Last recorded75,192 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM12 FFK
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 75,192 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear brake flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn to 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jul 2026 75,191 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear axle mounting both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear brake flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn to 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 72,851 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 70,346 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 67,623 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 67,623 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 66,135 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 60,500 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 54,988 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 54,981 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 51,638 miles

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))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 47,165 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 41,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 34,688 miles

Both rear tyres worn on outer edges and perished in tread area... recommend replacement

Fail 27 Jul 2015 28,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 28,238 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

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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YM12 FFK is a 2012 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YM12 FFK, 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 YM12 FFK registered?

YM12 FFK is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 3 August 2012.

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