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YX12 ZWE

2012 Citroen C1

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,326 mi
Last recorded92,326 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX12 ZWE
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 92,326 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 92,326 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 88,553 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 83,301 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 80,252 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 79,363 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 79,363 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 76,405 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 76,405 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 61,047 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 51,065 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 44,370 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 44,370 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 39,269 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 ZWE is a 2012 Citroen C1 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZWE, 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 ZWE registered?

YX12 ZWE is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 7 April 2012.

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