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SD12 YMX

2012 Citroen C3

Bronze Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

79,920 mi
Last recorded79,920 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD12 YMX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 79,920 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2025 76,229 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 76,227 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 74,097 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 74,097 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 72,866 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Undershields fitted restricting the underside inspection of the vehicle.

Fail 3 Aug 2023 72,866 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Undershields fitted restricting the underside inspection of the vehicle.

Pass 3 Aug 2022 71,545 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 65,117 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 65,117 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 58,549 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 37,545 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 19,993 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 18,092 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 14,760 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs worn and scored on inside edge (3.5.1i)

Oil leak oil leak from engine

Pass 5 Nov 2015 12,236 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 10,859 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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SD12 YMX is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Bronze with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SD12 YMX, 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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SD12 YMX is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 April 2012.

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