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WR12 YYG

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

134,359 mi
Last recorded134,359 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR12 YYG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 134,359 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 122,675 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 122,664 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Clamp on DPF (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 110,365 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Feb 2023 110,363 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 102,108 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2022 102,108 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 97,604 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 95,927 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 86,990 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 86,978 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 72,917 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 61,838 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2016 50,057 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 43,458 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 43,458 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2015 37,783 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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WR12 YYG is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WR12 YYG, 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 WR12 YYG registered?

WR12 YYG is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 July 2012.

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