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YS12 SJU

2012 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

56,964 mi
Last recorded56,964 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 SJU
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 56,964 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 53,269 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 53,269 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 49,712 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 49,712 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s + n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 45,850 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2022 45,850 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 41,780 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 38,374 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners (3.1 (a) (ii))

water pump noisy

Fail 24 Oct 2020 38,366 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners (3.1 (a) (ii))

water pump noisy

Pass 4 Apr 2019 28,216 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 28,216 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 23,046 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 23,046 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear tyre heavily perished.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 May 2017 17,347 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 11,584 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 8,839 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 SJU is a 2012 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YS12 SJU, 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 SJU registered?

YS12 SJU is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 26 July 2012.

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