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YY62 BUU

2012 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,984 mi
Last recorded51,984 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY62 BUU
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 51,984 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2025 44,087 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 29,669 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear into rear flexipipe is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened adjacent the suspension arm front attachment point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front subframe and rear axle are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side rear inner sills and rear chassis sections(axle mountings prescribed areas) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side front mcpherson struts are cotrroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 28,149 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brakepipe into rear flexipipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slightly damaged around suspension arm fixing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 25,285 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 22,145 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 19,163 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 19,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 14,834 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 14,834 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 9,982 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 9,982 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 9,756 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 9,377 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 9,377 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 8,161 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 BUU is a 2012 Citroen C1 in Grey 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 YY62 BUU, 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 BUU is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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