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YS61 PHN

2012 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

55,901 mi
Last recorded55,901 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS61 PHN
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 55,901 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 53,759 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front to rear MAIN (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside front and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 51,202 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front to rear MAIN (1.1.11 (c))

both rear coil springs not fully seated at rubber mountings

Pass 21 Feb 2023 48,451 miles

Nearside Rear bumper slight loose/clip broken at fixing but still secure

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mainline (1.1.11 (c))

both rear coil springs not fully seat at rubber mounting

Pass 15 Feb 2022 45,149 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front to rear MAIN (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.54 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 41,938 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 39,537 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front to rear MAIN, to brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Between central tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 36,321 miles

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

Nearside foot/service brake application or effort slow in comparison to offside rear

Pass 16 Feb 2018 33,563 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre slight cracking in tread ()

Fail 16 Feb 2018 33,563 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre slight cracking in tread ()

Pass 15 Feb 2017 30,656 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 27,393 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 23,284 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 PHN is a 2012 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 PHN, 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 YS61 PHN registered?

YS61 PHN is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 27 February 2012.

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The MOT history for YS61 PHN shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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