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EO12 YPV

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

75,662 mi
Last recorded75,662 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO12 YPV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 75,662 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 74,078 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 71,895 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 71,881 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 69,646 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 69,314 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket away from pipe at weld. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 64,768 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Mar 2022 64,768 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 58,568 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2021 58,533 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 55,715 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 49,336 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 42,492 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 35,353 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 28,365 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 21,876 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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EO12 YPV is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EO12 YPV, 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 EO12 YPV registered?

EO12 YPV is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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