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YX12 RYA

2012 Citroen C1

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,074 mi
Last recorded82,074 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX12 RYA
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 82,074 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip damage (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2025 82,074 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip damage (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 77,749 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2024 77,749 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 72,644 miles

Front Tyre obviously under inflated Both (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

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

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

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

Oil level close to minimum mark

Pass 10 Nov 2022 67,222 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

noise from clutch when pressed

noise from engine

Fail 10 Nov 2022 67,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

noise from clutch when pressed

noise from engine

Pass 16 Nov 2021 63,277 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 63,277 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 60,489 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 55,454 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 45,206 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 35,205 miles

Front pads wearing low

Pass 21 Oct 2016 24,995 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 17,183 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 15,822 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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YX12 RYA is a 2012 Citroen C1 in White 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 YX12 RYA, 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 YX12 RYA registered?

YX12 RYA is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 3 March 2012.

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