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YT62 BZJ

2012 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,818 mi
Last recorded93,818 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT62 BZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 93,818 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle rusty, (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 92,663 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2024 92,663 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced excess corrosion next to axle mounting, area welded and repaired PRS. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 87,509 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 79,038 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 70,550 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 65,782 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 59,701 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2019 59,700 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2018 47,380 miles

Nearside front tyre in poor condition, worn bald on outer shoulder

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

Fail 24 Aug 2018 47,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside front tyre in poor condition, worn bald on outer shoulder

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 47,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside front tyre in poor condition, worn bald on outer shoulder

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 31,311 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 31,311 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 19,880 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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YT62 BZJ is a 2012 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YT62 BZJ, 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 YT62 BZJ registered?

YT62 BZJ is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 10 September 2012.

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