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YR62 UPA

2012 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,646 mi
Last recorded78,646 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR62 UPA
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 78,646 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 78,473 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction power steering light on (2.6 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure head light mount broken (4.1.1 (c))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 72,932 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 72,902 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 65,923 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2017 55,993 miles

front brake discs worn and lipped

front lower wishbone rear mounting bushes starting to split

nearside rear number plate light poorly repaired

rear bumper loose

Fail 9 Sep 2017 55,984 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake discs worn and lipped

front lower wishbone rear mounting bushes starting to split

nearside number plate light incomplete

rear bumper loose

Pass 9 Sep 2016 46,281 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 37,691 miles

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

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

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 UPA is a 2012 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UPA, 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 UPA registered?

YR62 UPA is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 1 October 2012.

Is YR62 UPA safe to buy?

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