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YP12 ZYV

2012 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,250 mi
Last recorded76,250 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 ZYV
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 76,250 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both have slight corrosion at join to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 74,013 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 71,780 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 69,450 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 68,108 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 65,995 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 61,842 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 53,559 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 50,872 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 50,872 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 44,043 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 32,440 miles

cut to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

nearside front and offside front tyres worn to 2mm on edges

offside rear tyre worn to 2mm on outer edge

Pass 23 Jan 2015 19,614 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 19,614 miles

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

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 ZYV 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 ZYV, 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 ZYV registered?

YP12 ZYV is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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