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YP62 CFJ

2012 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,381 mi
Last recorded86,381 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP62 CFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 86,381 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 80,282 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2024 70,216 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2024 70,216 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 62,154 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2023 62,154 miles

Indicator switch inoperative offside direction (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2022 61,547 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 54,043 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 49,774 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2019 45,240 miles

Nearside Rear advise, tyre 3mm

Fail 29 May 2019 45,240 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear advise, tyre 3mm

Pass 1 Jun 2018 43,363 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 43,363 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 40,346 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 35,617 miles

Rear getting low

Pass 11 Dec 2015 27,772 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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YP62 CFJ 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 YP62 CFJ, 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 YP62 CFJ registered?

YP62 CFJ is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 1 December 2012.

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