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YS12 GPX

2012 Citroen C1

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

121,239 mi
Last recorded121,239 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 GPX
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 121,239 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2024 101,891 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 101,891 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding BOTH (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 90,208 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2023 87,886 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 87,886 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 71,476 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Jul 2021 60,593 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2020 50,645 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2020 50,645 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2019 39,600 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2018 29,524 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 29,524 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 May 2017 20,018 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2017 20,018 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Pass 25 May 2016 15,948 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 May 2016 15,948 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 11,634 miles

nearside rear spring rubber seat out of place

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 GPX is a 2012 Citroen C1 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YS12 GPX, 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 GPX registered?

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

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