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HY62 SNZ

2012 Citroen C1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

72,263 mi
Last recorded72,263 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY62 SNZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 72,263 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted all 4 wheels slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 72,263 miles

Rear Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Road wheel slightly distorted all 4 wheels slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

oil filter corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2024 62,723 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2024 62,723 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 53,012 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Damaged (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Road wheel slightly distorted Front & Rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 43,480 miles

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 rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2022 43,469 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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 rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 38,112 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 34,445 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 31,812 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 27,385 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 27,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure mounting bracket broken (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 24,723 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 24,723 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2016 22,947 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 20,522 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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HY62 SNZ is a 2012 Citroen C1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HY62 SNZ, 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 HY62 SNZ registered?

HY62 SNZ is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is HY62 SNZ safe to buy?

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