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YR12 BFE

2012 Citroen C1

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

71,817 mi
Last recorded71,817 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 BFE
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 71,817 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 71,817 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases DOWN PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 65,800 miles

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

Front pads appear low

Pass 12 Sep 2023 55,249 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 50,587 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 49,182 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 48,488 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 47,557 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 46,655 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 29 Aug 2017 44,650 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine malfunction indicator light on

Fail 29 Aug 2017 44,645 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine malfunction indicator light on

Pass 30 Aug 2016 42,792 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 41,638 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 41,636 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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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YR12 BFE is a 2012 Citroen C1 in White 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 YR12 BFE, 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 YR12 BFE registered?

YR12 BFE is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 21 March 2012.

Is YR12 BFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR12 BFE 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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