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Y27 CMP

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,162 mi
Last recorded156,162 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY27 CMP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 156,162 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 156,159 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 141,285 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2024 141,282 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 126,416 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on inner edge. 195/55R16 87H (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 115,448 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 103,115 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 95,906 miles

Both front tyres worn on the inner and outer edges.

Fail 31 Oct 2020 95,906 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Both front tyres worn on the inner and outer edges.

Offside Rear Tyre heavily perished/cracked. Replacement is strongly recommended.

Pass 30 Apr 2019 83,008 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front pads slightly wearing

Offside windscreen wiper slightly smears

Rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Fail 30 Apr 2019 83,008 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front pads slightly wearing

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside windscreen wiper slightly smears

Rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 May 2018 70,123 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 59,425 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 59,424 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 May 2016 51,489 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 51,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre has cut in tread

Pass 15 Feb 2016 51,479 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 39,173 miles

front brakes slightly worn

rear exhaust bracket adrift but still supported

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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Y27 CMP is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y27 CMP, 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 Y27 CMP registered?

Y27 CMP is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 February 2012.

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