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YA12 OYC

2012 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,252 mi
Last recorded52,252 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 OYC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 52,252 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn too metal on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions too clean to measure when tested

Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken off (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close too wear indicators (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2018 y o m (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 6 Jul 2026 52,251 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn too metal on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions too clean to measure when tested

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close too wear indicators (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2018 y o m (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 47,480 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 45,189 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth Worn thru too metal. (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Broken off/Corrosion. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 43,698 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Nail in tyre

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Screw in tread

Pass 4 Jul 2022 42,476 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Testable items obscured by under trays

Pass 30 Jun 2021 40,404 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on wedge too metal (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring testable components

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Under trays/covers obscuring testable components

Fail 30 Jun 2021 40,404 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on wedge too metal (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring testable components

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Under trays/covers obscuring testable components

Pass 8 Jul 2020 38,752 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 36,253 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 33,579 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 22 Jun 2017 30,118 miles

rear exhaust mount corroded and broken

Pass 22 Jun 2016 24,849 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 19,886 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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YA12 OYC is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YA12 OYC, 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 YA12 OYC registered?

YA12 OYC is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 July 2012.

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