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CY12 FYA

2012 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,884 mi
Last recorded61,884 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY12 FYA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 61,884 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 59,642 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 59,642 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 57,553 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 55,451 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 54,104 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 54,104 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened off side front (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2019 52,369 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 50,242 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 47,111 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 47,111 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 40,010 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 22,862 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 10 Mar 2015 22,862 miles

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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 FYA is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CY12 FYA?

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What year was CY12 FYA registered?

CY12 FYA is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 July 2012.

Is CY12 FYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY12 FYA shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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