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FN12 YTL

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,781 mi
Last recorded74,781 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN12 YTL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 74,781 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 73,183 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 71,771 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 71,771 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 67,242 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2022 67,242 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTH FRONT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 61,819 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 56,455 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 50,894 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 50,894 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 45,006 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 45,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 39,371 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 33,626 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 28,047 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 28,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 19,568 miles

Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Sep 2014 19,568 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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FN12 YTL is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol 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 FN12 YTL, 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 FN12 YTL registered?

FN12 YTL is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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The MOT history for FN12 YTL shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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