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YP12 FXV

2012 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

37,740 mi
Last recorded37,740 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 FXV
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 37,740 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 37,738 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 35,893 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 34,206 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 34,206 miles

Central Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 32,756 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 30,915 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 28,750 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 24,908 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Mar 2018 21,288 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 17,095 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 13,219 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 13,219 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2015 10,139 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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YP12 FXV 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 78.6%.

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 YP12 FXV, 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 YP12 FXV registered?

YP12 FXV is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is YP12 FXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP12 FXV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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