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YR62 XWB

2012 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

74,219 mi
Last recorded74,219 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR62 XWB
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 74,219 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the front axle.

offside indicator visual tell tale is defective.

Pass 9 Oct 2024 67,521 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to nearside rear shows corrosion/pitting. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to offside rear shows corrosion/pitting. (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

offside indicator visual tell tale is defective.

Pass 7 Oct 2023 58,223 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear x2 rust (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2023 58,223 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder and items from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear x2 rust (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 47,264 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 45,662 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 45,369 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 41,475 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil level below minimum prior to testing

Pass 2 Oct 2018 34,540 miles

nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 3 Oct 2017 28,109 miles

Both front brakes binding while rotated by hand

Low engine oil 1 ltr

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 21,389 miles

Advise Both Rear Tyres Perishing

Pass 9 Oct 2015 15,653 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 15,605 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 XWB is a 2012 Citroen C1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XWB, 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 XWB registered?

YR62 XWB is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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