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YS12 LFJ

2012 Citroen C1

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

43,266 mi
Last recorded43,266 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 LFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 43,266 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 40,546 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 38,773 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 36,965 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 35,044 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 33,697 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 32,798 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe to rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 30,841 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 28,829 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 28,820 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 28,820 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perishing cracks between tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perishing cracks between tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2017 26,772 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 22,109 miles

Nearside Rear tyre showing signs of tearing

Offside Front tyre showing signs of tearing

Offside Rear tyre showing signs of tearing

Pass 22 Jun 2015 17,182 miles

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

both rear tyres showing signs of tearing

Fail 22 Jun 2015 17,182 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear tyres showing signs of tearing

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 LFJ is a 2012 Citroen C1 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 LFJ, 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 LFJ registered?

YS12 LFJ is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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