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YY12 HNL

2012 Citroen C1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,741 mi
Last recorded65,741 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 HNL
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 65,741 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2026 65,741 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 59,548 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 59,548 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating NEW DISCS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear LONG HANDBRAKE TRAVEL

Pass 1 Jul 2024 54,649 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Offside and nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 48,586 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 42,565 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 36,846 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 31,498 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Jul 2019 27,530 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Jul 2018 22,320 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 16,432 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 11,695 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 5,648 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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YY12 HNL is a 2012 Citroen C1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YY12 HNL, 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 YY12 HNL registered?

YY12 HNL is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 25 June 2012.

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