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YX12 WKW

2012 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

86,329 mi
Last recorded86,329 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX12 WKW
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 86,329 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2026 86,329 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 83,924 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 81,449 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 79,409 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Interior (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 78,140 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 77,513 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 66,695 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2020 66,695 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 59,923 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

advise front anti-roll bar link arm bushes worn

advise o/s/r tyre on legal limit advise replacement asap 155/65/14

Fail 11 Oct 2018 59,923 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low bulb fitted wrong (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

advise front anti-roll bar link arm bushes worn

advise o/s/r tyre on legal limit advise replacement asap 155/65/14

Pass 9 Oct 2017 48,950 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 36,653 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 36,653 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 36,344 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 36,344 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 WKW is a 2012 Citroen C1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WKW, 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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YX12 WKW is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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