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ML12 YJW

2012 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,817 mi
Last recorded42,817 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 YJW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 19 Nov 2025 42,817 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 40,257 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust support broken.

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 37,305 miles

Rear exhaust support broken.

Pass 16 Nov 2022 34,312 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 30,747 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 28,750 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 27,301 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 24,751 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 21,889 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 17,907 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 14,156 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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ML12 YJW is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 ML12 YJW, 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 ML12 YJW registered?

ML12 YJW is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 May 2012.

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