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YY62 AEP

2012 Citroen C1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

106,257 mi
Last recorded106,257 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY62 AEP
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 106,257 miles

fabric valet needed,service overdue-engine oil minimum,os reg light inop,radiator poor,underbody-floors-suspension-axle-subframe-pipes-exhaust-running gear rusting,front discs lipped-pads low nsf close to lip

Fail 4 Dec 2025 106,252 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rears in places (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb issue-lense dirty (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

fabric valet needed,service overdue-engine oil minimum,os reg light inop,radiator poor,underbody-floors-suspension-axle-subframe-pipes-exhaust-running gear rusting,front discs lipped-pads low nsf close to lip

Pass 29 Nov 2024 98,188 miles

brake pipes been cleaned and greased for retest

engine oil low minimum,service badly overdue,engine bay area rattly,os reg light inop,subframe-floor-suspension-exhaust-running gear rusting,osf tyre inner tread very low,front linkbar bushes poor

Fail 28 Nov 2024 98,159 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rears in places (1.1.11 (c))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle rear 48% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system insecure front bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

engine oil low minimum,service badly overdue,engine bay area rattly,os reg light inop,subframe-floor-suspension-exhaust-running gear rusting,osf tyre inner tread very low,front linkbar bushes poor

Pass 5 Dec 2023 89,602 miles

osf door lock,engine oil low-minimum,os reg light inop,rear brake pipes rusting,radiator poor,clutch weak-biting high,suspension-exhaust-springs-subframe-running gear rusting

Pass 19 Nov 2022 80,740 miles

clutch poor-biting high,rear tyre treads splitting

rear brake pipes rusty,running gear-suspension-subframe-springs rusting,front anti roll bar bushes poor,front tyres very low tread-uneven wear-tracking required

Pass 6 Dec 2021 71,622 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 71,622 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 62,301 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 56,489 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 56,489 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 47,505 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 37,931 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 30,070 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 23,377 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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YY62 AEP is a 2012 Citroen C1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YY62 AEP, 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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YY62 AEP is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 24 September 2012.

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