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DF12 YJU

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

89,157 mi
Last recorded89,157 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 YJU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 89,157 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 80,082 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 80,082 miles

Central Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 76,613 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 66,070 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 59,515 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 53,081 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 42,696 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 42,696 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 35,941 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 35,941 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 26,636 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 20,006 miles

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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DF12 YJU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DF12 YJU, 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 DF12 YJU registered?

DF12 YJU is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 August 2012.

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