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YT12 EBA

2012 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,846 mi
Last recorded69,846 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 EBA
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 69,846 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 69,303 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 69,303 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 66,869 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 63,128 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 61,025 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 58,229 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 58,229 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 53,201 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 53,180 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs ridges on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 37,467 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished / small splits in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre centre tread ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished / small splits in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 20,000 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 17,643 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 16,352 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both fronts 155-65-14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 9 Apr 2015 15,729 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 15,729 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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YT12 EBA is a 2012 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EBA, 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 YT12 EBA registered?

YT12 EBA is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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