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FN12 YUE

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,565 mi
Last recorded105,565 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN12 YUE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 105,565 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 99,980 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2025 99,980 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 96,513 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive some oil around sump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside front tyre close to 2mm and worn on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 88,654 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2023 88,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

coolant level low

Pass 7 Jul 2022 80,575 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 73,909 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder (185/6515) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bonnet lever damage new one recommended

Pass 13 Jul 2020 67,863 miles

bonnet open lever slightly damage

Fail 13 Jul 2020 67,863 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction inside has glue marks (3.1 (a) (ii))

bonnet open lever slightly damage

Pass 8 Apr 2019 61,806 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 55,335 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Apr 2017 49,324 miles

Rear exhaust forward mount fractured.function not impaired

Pass 8 Apr 2016 42,275 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 32,125 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

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 YUE is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FN12 YUE, 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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FN12 YUE is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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