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YA12 UOT

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,416 mi
Last recorded42,416 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 UOT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 42,416 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 36,642 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 34,008 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 34,008 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 31,100 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 31,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 28,574 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective mount weld broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 25,823 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive engine, slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 23,926 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 23,926 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 20,398 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 20,398 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coolant level below MIN level in expansion bottle

Pass 7 Feb 2018 16,359 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 13,163 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 12,468 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 10,259 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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YA12 UOT is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UOT, 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 YA12 UOT registered?

YA12 UOT is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 August 2012.

Is YA12 UOT safe to buy?

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