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YS61 OEA

2012 Citroen C1

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

68,317 mi
Last recorded68,317 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS61 OEA
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 68,317 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2026 68,317 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Both front drop link bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 64,236 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front drop linkage rubber bushes started cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 61,209 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front drop linkage rubber bushes started cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 58,162 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 55,062 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 52,587 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 52,587 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 51,531 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 46,790 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inside rim slightly damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 38,875 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 32,865 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 26,743 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 24,540 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 18,999 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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YS61 OEA 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 YS61 OEA, 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 YS61 OEA registered?

YS61 OEA is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 6 January 2012.

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