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YR12 NKU

2012 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,784 mi
Last recorded91,784 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 NKU
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 91,784 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 91,783 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases leaking from joint between system and rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded offside and nearside rear brake pipes excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 155/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside front indicators discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 78,753 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65/14 on 3 mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2024 78,753 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65/14 on 3 mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 68,110 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside 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 before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust system is corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2022 61,015 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 46,965 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 40,893 miles

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to n/s/r brake pipe

front brake discs worn

Fail 6 Oct 2020 40,893 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to n/s/r brake pipe

front brake discs worn

Pass 19 Oct 2019 37,230 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 34,360 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 29,195 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 23,882 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 18,753 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 12,640 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 NKU is a 2012 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YR12 NKU, 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 NKU registered?

YR12 NKU is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 25 April 2012.

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