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YS61 RSZ

2012 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

84,328 mi
Last recorded84,328 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS61 RSZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 84,328 miles

Corrosion evident on o/s/r outer sill area

Minor damage n/s/f wheel rim & tyre sidewall

Pass 28 Mar 2024 68,460 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 53,662 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 52,981 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps start to get cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished(4mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished(6mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished(4mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished(6mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both main bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 52,912 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect faulty bulb (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps start to get cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished(4mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished(6mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished(4mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished(6mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both main bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 50,643 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 47,862 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 45,081 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 42,051 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both very slight (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 34,291 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 27,503 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 20,342 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 14,445 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 RSZ is a 2012 Citroen C1 in Grey 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 RSZ, 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 RSZ registered?

YS61 RSZ is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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The MOT history for YS61 RSZ 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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