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YS12 VGK

2012 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,746 mi
Last recorded97,746 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 VGK
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 24 Feb 2026 97,746 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 21 Feb 2025 94,088 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 89,211 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 82,931 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 77,177 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 71,724 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 66,677 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 65,772 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 59,752 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front daytime running lamp not working

Pass 4 Aug 2017 53,020 miles

offside front daytime running light inop

Pass 1 Aug 2016 46,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 39,691 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 VGK is a 2012 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VGK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YS12 VGK registered?

YS12 VGK is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 19 July 2012.

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