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YT12 DZP

2012 Citroen C1

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

76,275 mi
Last recorded76,275 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 DZP
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 76,275 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts slightly white (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassie to axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion front subframe front wishbones . rear chassie areas and inner sills

washer level low

Fail 2 Apr 2026 76,273 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn rear axle bushes cracking (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction items hanging off mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system bust open during test (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassie axle mount point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts slightly white (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassie to axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion front subframe front wishbones . rear chassie areas and inner sills

washer level low

Pass 29 Apr 2025 74,004 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 74,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 66,228 miles

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

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

clutch is getting close being worn out !!!!!

Pass 24 Apr 2023 61,724 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2023 61,720 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2022 54,586 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 48,550 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front brake discs inner faces corroded

front tyres feathered

osr brake pipe corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2020 43,225 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2020 43,225 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm osf and nsf (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 35,573 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 33,208 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 30,153 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 27,190 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 22,454 miles

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

rear tyres cracked in tread

Fail 25 Mar 2015 22,454 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear tyres cracked in tread

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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YT12 DZP is a 2012 Citroen C1 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YT12 DZP, 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 YT12 DZP registered?

YT12 DZP is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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