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YR12 NXP

2012 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,547 mi
Last recorded86,547 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 NXP
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 86,547 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion to all suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

park brake travel

Pass 26 Sep 2024 80,066 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear in front of rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion to all suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 76,531 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 74,307 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 74,307 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 72,698 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 72,674 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 71,200 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 68,863 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 66,460 miles

advise front tyres starting to wear on outer edges.

Fail 4 Oct 2018 66,460 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

advise front tyres starting to wear on outer edges.

Pass 5 Oct 2017 61,230 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 52,327 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 52,327 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 34,898 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 22,347 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 NXP 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 YR12 NXP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YR12 NXP?

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What year was YR12 NXP registered?

YR12 NXP is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is YR12 NXP safe to buy?

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