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CY12 BYX

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

160,221 mi
Last recorded160,221 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY12 BYX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 160,221 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 156,654 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 147,964 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2023 147,962 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 147,256 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 147,256 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 140,202 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 135,141 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 135,103 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road zone A cracked/damaged more than 10mm (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 130,050 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear lamp and tail gate damaged but not showing white light to rear and not producing a sharp edge

Pass 27 Mar 2018 120,602 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perishing/cracking (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front windscreen cracked outside of swept area

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perishing/cracking (4.1.D.1e)

Rear tail gate damaged/dented

Fail 27 Mar 2018 120,602 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perishing/cracking (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front windscreen cracked outside of swept area

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perishing/cracking (4.1.D.1e)

Rear tail gate damaged/dented

Pass 9 Feb 2017 99,598 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 99,598 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32 percent (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust hanger/bracket broken off (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 73,773 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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 53,399 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)

Fail 19 Feb 2015 53,399 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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)

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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CY12 BYX is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CY12 BYX, 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 CY12 BYX registered?

CY12 BYX is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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