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PN12 YLE

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

86,430 mi
Last recorded86,430 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN12 YLE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 86,430 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2026 86,386 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 81,014 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil level low

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 78,155 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 76,979 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 76,979 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 72,263 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 55,417 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 39,867 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 39,867 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 15,204 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 8,476 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 8,209 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 7,719 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 6,520 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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PN12 YLE is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 PN12 YLE, 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 PN12 YLE registered?

PN12 YLE is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 March 2012.

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