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YX62 OVJ

2012 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,216 mi
Last recorded65,216 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX62 OVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 65,216 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 62,789 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 62,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 60,033 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 58,110 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 55,952 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 53,777 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2021 53,777 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 May 2019 53,712 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 52,570 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 41,646 miles

Central Front brake pads close to the legal minimum

Pass 24 Mar 2017 31,881 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread low and wearing unevenly

Fail 24 Mar 2017 31,881 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear tyre tread low and wearing unevenly

Pass 5 Apr 2016 21,180 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 21,180 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 10,558 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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YX62 OVJ 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 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 YX62 OVJ, 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 YX62 OVJ registered?

YX62 OVJ is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 14 September 2012.

Is YX62 OVJ safe to buy?

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