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YP12 CZE

2012 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,896 mi
Last recorded82,896 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 CZE
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 82,896 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 77,436 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 74,183 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 74,183 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 71,139 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 71,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 67,153 miles

Exhaust quite corroded.

Pass 22 Apr 2021 63,045 miles

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 23 Apr 2020 51,092 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

acceptable windscreen stickers

shields on underbody,etc, restrict examination of testable items*

Pass 25 Apr 2019 41,686 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 33,593 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 18 Apr 2017 25,376 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 17,107 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 17 Apr 2015 11,891 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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YP12 CZE is a 2012 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YP12 CZE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YP12 CZE registered?

YP12 CZE is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is YP12 CZE safe to buy?

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