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YR12 XRL

2012 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,472 mi
Last recorded85,472 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 XRL
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 85,472 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 78,841 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 78,841 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 47,249 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 43,755 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall(1556514 75t) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 43,755 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall(1556514 75t) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 31,693 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 30,793 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 28,397 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2020 28,397 miles

Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened osf (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake excessively fluctuating front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 26,475 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 26,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 155/65x14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2018 23,066 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 21,238 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 19,816 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front/rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front/rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 18,653 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 XRL is a 2012 Citroen C1 in Black 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 XRL, 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 XRL registered?

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

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