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AU12 YVB

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

103,957 mi
Last recorded103,957 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 YVB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 25 Mar 2026 103,957 miles

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

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm / cracking, perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm / cracking, perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wiper split

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 96,325 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 11 Mar 2024 88,972 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 83,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wiper split

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 77,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 71,317 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 67,774 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 61,355 miles

Damage to NSR Bumper

OSF Wing Mirror Damaged But Secure

Rear Box Exhaust Hanger Corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2018 53,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 195/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

o/s/r brake pads getting low and discs worn

Pass 9 Mar 2017 45,382 miles

rust on rear brake discs

Pass 18 Mar 2016 38,012 miles

both rear tyres 3mm

Pass 3 Mar 2015 28,511 miles

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

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 YVB is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YVB, 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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AU12 YVB is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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