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YS12 VZX

2012 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

116,109 mi
Last recorded116,109 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 VZX
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 116,109 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 116,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2022 107,128 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 107,128 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2021 96,973 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 96,973 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 92,456 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s/f on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2019 88,697 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 81,427 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 81,427 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 May 2017 74,020 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 61,731 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 61,731 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 55,455 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 VZX is a 2012 Citroen C1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 VZX, 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 VZX registered?

YS12 VZX is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 27 July 2012.

Is YS12 VZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS12 VZX shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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