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YY62 OJA

2012 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,041 mi
Last recorded94,041 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY62 OJA
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 94,041 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 89,442 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 89,440 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 85,088 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 81,253 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 76,338 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Center to rear pipe joints both corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Front exhaust hanger snapped, exhaust still secure

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 71,567 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Front exhaust hanger snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Ran off on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting rubber not seated correctly

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Central/rear brake pipe corroded (before rear flexi) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 67,867 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 62,649 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 58,412 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 53,676 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 53,668 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 47,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 46,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 OJA 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 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 YY62 OJA, 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 YY62 OJA registered?

YY62 OJA is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 29 November 2012.

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