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GY12 BYP

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,906 mi
Last recorded28,906 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 BYP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 3 Feb 2026 28,906 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 28,336 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 27,759 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 26,983 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Mar 2022 25,935 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 24,619 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 23,629 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 21,307 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 18,975 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 16,087 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 12,967 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 9,832 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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GY12 BYP is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc 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 GY12 BYP, 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 GY12 BYP registered?

GY12 BYP is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is GY12 BYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY12 BYP 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.

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