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YY12 NMA

2012 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

52,754 mi
Last recorded52,754 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 NMA
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 52,754 miles

Covers and Shields fitted

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/65R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/65R14 Tyre heavily cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Nail in tyre 155/65R14 ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 6 Dec 2024 50,086 miles

Covers and Shields fitted

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/65R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Under vehicle surface corrosion

Pass 4 Dec 2023 48,765 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Visible (1.1.11 (c))

Covers + Shields Fitted

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))

Handbrake Slight Travel

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under Vehicle + Steering/Suspension Components General Rust

Pass 10 Dec 2022 47,382 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 46,907 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 45,501 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 43,935 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 37,999 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 37,948 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases SILENCER BRACKET CORROSION (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 32,138 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 27,127 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 22,542 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 NMA is a 2012 Citroen C1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 NMA, 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 NMA registered?

YY12 NMA is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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