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YB12 EWN

2012 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,278 mi
Last recorded42,278 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 EWN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 42,278 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 42,156 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 42,000 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 41,883 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 39,723 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 39,723 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 38,382 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 29 Jul 2020 36,731 miles

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 31 Jul 2019 34,844 miles

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Fail 31 Jul 2019 34,844 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 20 Aug 2018 32,349 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 29,482 miles

Offside Rear exhaust box not adequately supported,

Pass 14 Sep 2016 24,634 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside front (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust box mounting bracket corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2015 21,018 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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YB12 EWN is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,560cc 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 YB12 EWN, 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 EWN registered?

YB12 EWN is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 August 2012.

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