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YP12 FZJ

2012 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

55,480 mi
Last recorded55,480 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 FZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 55,480 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 52,050 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 49,556 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 46,796 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 44,760 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 43,037 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 39,299 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 34,661 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 34,661 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road zone B in swept area not contained within 40MM (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 30,259 miles

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2016 26,307 miles

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

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

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

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

all four tyres cracked and perished

Pass 5 Aug 2015 21,989 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 21,621 miles

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

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 FZJ is a 2012 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FZJ, 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 FZJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for YP12 FZJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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