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YR12 NLC

2012 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

102,706 mi
Last recorded102,706 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 NLC
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 102,706 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 96,187 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 96,187 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 89,867 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 78,496 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 65,754 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 65,754 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 14 Aug 2020 54,993 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 54,993 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Indicator switch faulty when operating n/s (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 49,038 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 48,746 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 45,381 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 45,381 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 42,499 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Fail 22 Mar 2017 42,499 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Pass 23 Mar 2016 40,483 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 40,483 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2015 30,104 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 30,104 miles

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

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

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 NLC is a 2012 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 NLC, 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 NLC registered?

YR12 NLC is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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