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YA12 UPG

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

45,665 mi
Last recorded45,665 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 45,665 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 43,174 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 39,573 miles

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

exhaust brakets corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2022 36,284 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 35,406 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 35,406 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2019 34,020 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 32,420 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 30,696 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 25,408 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 18,986 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 18,986 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 UPG is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UPG, 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 UPG registered?

YA12 UPG is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 August 2012.

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