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RE12 YGU

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

21,583 mi
Last recorded21,583 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 YGU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 21,583 miles

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Pass 10 Oct 2024 20,265 miles

Nearside Rear lens damaged

Pass 2 Oct 2023 19,215 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 18,227 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 16,988 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 15,930 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 15,177 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 14,097 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 12,807 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 12,807 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 11,625 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 10,118 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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RE12 YGU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 RE12 YGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RE12 YGU registered?

RE12 YGU is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 June 2012.

Is RE12 YGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE12 YGU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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