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DY12 ZRV

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,001 mi
Last recorded71,001 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 ZRV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 71,001 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 70,930 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 70,087 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 70,087 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 68,965 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2023 68,965 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 68,160 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 66,417 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 62,233 miles

Offside Front Grease round CV gaitor

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 62,233 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Grease round CV gaitor

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 54,163 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

front exhaust flex worn

nearside front shocker has reduced damping effect

Pass 19 Apr 2018 47,758 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Apr 2018 47,708 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Apr 2017 40,954 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 33,437 miles

under trays fitted

child seat fitted in n/s/r

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

Fail 17 Mar 2016 33,437 miles

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

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

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

child seat fitted in n/s/r

under trays fitted

Fail 17 Apr 2015 28,548 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 28,548 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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DY12 ZRV is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DY12 ZRV, 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 DY12 ZRV registered?

DY12 ZRV is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 May 2012.

Is DY12 ZRV safe to buy?

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