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YR62 BZG

2012 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

107,162 mi
Last recorded107,162 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR62 BZG
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 107,162 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tiny hole in rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

front subframe and lower suspension arms corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2024 101,118 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 94,964 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 90,792 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 83,103 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2021 83,103 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box to centre joint blow (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 74,921 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases loose on clamp center to rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 66,836 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2019 66,836 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 57,294 miles

front brake discs slightly worn/scored

o/s/r brake pipe (front to rear) corroded at end to flexi

Pass 26 Oct 2017 47,079 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 47,042 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge low but has raised edges (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres rubber cracking in tread a bit

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge very close to going to cords but has raised edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm but inner edge very close to going to cords but has raised edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 38,823 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 30,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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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YR62 BZG is a 2012 Citroen C1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YR62 BZG, 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 YR62 BZG registered?

YR62 BZG is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 14 September 2012.

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