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YT62 ZJU

2012 Citroen C1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

44,169 mi
Last recorded44,169 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT62 ZJU
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 44,169 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear @ rear (chalked) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 43,410 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slightly. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (chalked). (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 42,032 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 41,215 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 41,215 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 35,715 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 35,715 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 31,218 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 26,211 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 20,140 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 17,650 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 17,650 miles

Direction indicator not working all indicators inoperative (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2017 13,950 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 12,121 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 ZJU is a 2012 Citroen C1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YT62 ZJU, 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 YT62 ZJU registered?

YT62 ZJU is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 13 September 2012.

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The MOT history for YT62 ZJU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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