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PO12 YVF

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

103,940 mi
Last recorded103,940 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO12 YVF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 103,940 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 103,939 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 96,382 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2024 96,381 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 84,038 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 84,037 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 73,180 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 73,178 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 62,235 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 62,235 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 57,328 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 57,327 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 51,303 miles

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 19 Oct 2018 41,278 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 41,278 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 32,711 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 22,494 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 21,577 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 YVF is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YVF, 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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PO12 YVF is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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