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YS12 GPV

2012 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

86,704 mi
Last recorded86,704 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 GPV
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 86,704 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2026 86,702 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 80,101 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear tyres cracks

Pass 19 Jan 2024 74,248 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 68,200 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 66,374 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 61,009 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 55,956 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 48,482 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 40,509 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 31,253 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/65/14 75T (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 23,446 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 16,505 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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YS12 GPV is a 2012 Citroen C1 in Red 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 YS12 GPV, 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 YS12 GPV registered?

YS12 GPV is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is YS12 GPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS12 GPV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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