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AU12 YUB

2012 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,417 mi
Last recorded93,417 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2022
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 YUB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2022 93,417 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

bumper damaged

Pass 6 Jan 2021 79,023 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 79,023 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 67,157 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 56,952 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 45,753 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Mar 2017 40,374 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 40,347 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 35,079 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 29,845 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 29,845 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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AU12 YUB is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2012 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 52,222 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 C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU12 YUB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 14 years old, this Citroen C3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AU12 YUB registered?

AU12 YUB is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 March 2012.

Is AU12 YUB safe to buy?

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