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EX12 YAY

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,487 mi
Last recorded28,487 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX12 YAY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 7 Jul 2026 28,487 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 26,754 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 25,587 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 21,529 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 20,668 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 19,920 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 18,720 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 17,428 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 15,221 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 11,593 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 8,191 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 6,079 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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EX12 YAY is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EX12 YAY, 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

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What year was EX12 YAY registered?

EX12 YAY is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is EX12 YAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX12 YAY shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EX12 YAY have outstanding finance?

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