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YR62 EVW

2012 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

43,097 mi
Last recorded43,097 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR62 EVW
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 43,097 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 43,097 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 May 2025 40,733 miles

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

underside off vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 28 May 2024 37,502 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body covered in underseal

Pass 23 Dec 2023 37,106 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has minor gas leak at rear joint

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also suspension component corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

exhaust rear hanger defective. hanging with exhaust clamp

Fail 23 Dec 2023 37,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has minor gas leak at rear joint

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also suspension component corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust rear hanger defective. hanging with exhaust clamp

Pass 23 Dec 2022 35,872 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides in to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides after flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides in to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanged with clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Dec 2022 35,872 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides in to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides after flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides in to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanged with clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 34,471 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear temporary wheel fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2020 31,820 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 31,820 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 155/65r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and bald on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 28,584 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 25,228 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 21,009 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 21,009 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 19,708 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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YR62 EVW 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 68.8%.

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 EVW, 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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YR62 EVW is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 13 September 2012.

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