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YB12 BJV

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,846 mi
Last recorded120,846 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 BJV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 120,846 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 118,269 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 116,315 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 116,315 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 113,091 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 105,566 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 98,577 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 88,823 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2020 88,822 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 79,750 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 67,612 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 55,876 miles

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

Nearside Front inner brake pad looks worn

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

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

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

exhaust hanger in front of rear silencer detached

Pass 20 Jun 2016 43,783 miles

covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust rear silencer front hanger detached

Fail 20 Jun 2016 43,783 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust rear silencer front hanger detached

Pass 26 Jun 2015 31,224 miles

exhaust system hanger(near rear silencer)detached

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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YB12 BJV is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YB12 BJV, 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 YB12 BJV registered?

YB12 BJV is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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