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YR12 MXA

2012 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

76,552 mi
Last recorded76,552 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 MXA
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 76,552 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material longitudinal/lateral corroded and has been painted (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 73,765 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 68,104 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 68,104 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 62,821 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 62,821 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases blowing at centre to rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 59,040 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 56,675 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 56,675 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 48,193 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 48,193 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 38,026 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear(rear section) (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre obviously under inflated All 4 (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 31,164 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid below maximum level

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Aug 2016 20,523 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 14,888 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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YR12 MXA is a 2012 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 MXA, 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 MXA registered?

YR12 MXA is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 13 March 2012.

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