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YX62 XLE

2012 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

73,801 mi
Last recorded73,801 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX62 XLE
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 73,801 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 73,786 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 68,402 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 68,351 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 60,358 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 53,919 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 47,796 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 44,446 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 40,003 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 37,096 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 37,096 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 34,715 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 27,420 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 20,606 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 XLE is a 2012 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XLE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YX62 XLE registered?

YX62 XLE is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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