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YR12 WMJ

2012 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

98,278 mi
Last recorded98,278 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 WMJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 98,278 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2026 98,278 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2026 98,112 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on edges and close to limit 2-2.5 tread remaining 155/65/r14 75t (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on edges and close to limit 2-2.5 tread remaining 155/65/r14 75t (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes greased at rear ends (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 90,132 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2025 90,130 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 82,712 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Apr 2024 82,712 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 82,355 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 82,240 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint gone between backbox and front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 72,611 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 61,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and worn on inner 155/65/r14 75t (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and worn on inner 155/65/r14 75t (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 52,140 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Mar 2020 46,378 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155,65r14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 36,019 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 26,556 miles

unable to check nearside rear seat belt

Fail 29 Mar 2018 26,556 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

unable to check nearside rear seat belt

Pass 29 Mar 2017 16,944 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 12,445 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 9,487 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 WMJ 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 68.4%.

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 WMJ, 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 WMJ registered?

YR12 WMJ is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is YR12 WMJ safe to buy?

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