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EY12 YWA

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

59,008 mi
Last recorded59,008 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY12 YWA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 59,008 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 47,233 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 46,242 miles

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

Nearside Front top suspension mount deteriorated

Pass 11 Aug 2023 42,656 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 39,342 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 35,622 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 32,422 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2020 32,422 miles

Nearside Steering locking device ineffective track rod end lock nut loose (2.1.3 (d))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 28,336 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 28,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust hanger corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2019 28,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2018 25,525 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall deteriorated

Rear both tyres deteriorated

Pass 28 Jun 2017 22,061 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 21,927 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition more so on inner face

Front tyres perished & getting low

Rear brake discs show slight wear

Fail 23 Feb 2017 21,925 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too low Both side front (1.8)

Front brake discs in poor condition more so on inner face

Front tyres perished & getting low

Rear brake discs show slight wear

Pass 2 Mar 2016 18,272 miles

front disc's worn and slight corrosion

n/s/f windscreen wiper slight smear

Pass 2 Mar 2015 13,685 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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EY12 YWA is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EY12 YWA, 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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EY12 YWA is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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