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SA12 YZU

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,747 mi
Last recorded41,747 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA12 YZU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 41,747 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 40,812 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2024 40,812 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 39,763 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 38,721 miles

front exhaust mount

Pass 22 Dec 2021 37,372 miles

both front tyres

oil leak

Fail 22 Dec 2021 37,372 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

both front tyres

oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2021 36,094 miles

front exhaust mount snapped

o/s/r flexi ferrule

Pass 31 Dec 2019 34,864 miles

ageing o/s/r tyre

front exhaust mount snapped

Fail 31 Dec 2019 34,864 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

ageing o/s/r tyre

front exhaust mount snapped

Pass 2 Jan 2019 33,077 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 31,168 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 27,614 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 23,099 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 17,838 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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SA12 YZU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc 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 SA12 YZU, 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 SA12 YZU registered?

SA12 YZU is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 March 2012.

Is SA12 YZU safe to buy?

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