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PO12 YUE

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

78,291 mi
Last recorded78,291 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO12 YUE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 78,291 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 77,716 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 77,055 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 75,644 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2021 73,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 71,115 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 65,469 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 58,823 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 52,659 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Apr 2017 52,659 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 44,124 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 43,182 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 31,202 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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PO12 YUE is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 PO12 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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What year was PO12 YUE registered?

PO12 YUE is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is PO12 YUE safe to buy?

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