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PX12 YXC

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,208 mi
Last recorded59,208 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX12 YXC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 59,208 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 May 2026 59,195 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 May 2025 56,361 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65x15 on 2mm at parts -Advise Replacement. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 May 2024 53,671 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 50,939 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 48,911 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 46,702 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 46,690 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2020 44,821 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low - advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low - advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 May 2020 44,821 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low - advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low - advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting ahead of rear silencer broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2019 42,636 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 39,743 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 36,604 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 32,382 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 27,207 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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PX12 YXC is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel 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 PX12 YXC, 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 PX12 YXC registered?

PX12 YXC is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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