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YX12 WUP

2012 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

39,259 mi
Last recorded39,259 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX12 WUP
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 39,259 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 May 2026 39,259 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 May 2025 30,311 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 28,469 miles
Fail 17 May 2024 28,469 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 May 2023 26,730 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 25,088 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 25,088 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 23,071 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 21,452 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 8 May 2019 19,293 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired slight blinding (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 15,757 miles

Both rear tyres perished in tread

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 May 2017 12,800 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres 3mm and cracking (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 3 Mar 2016 59,009 miles

Wiper smeary

Pass 25 Feb 2015 5,134 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 5,134 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 WUP 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 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WUP, 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 WUP registered?

YX12 WUP is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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The MOT history for YX12 WUP shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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