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YB12 LXZ

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,077 mi
Last recorded52,077 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 LXZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 52,077 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 50,033 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 50,024 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 50,015 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 47,912 miles

Offside strut top bearing rough

Rear exhaust hanger broken off

Fail 14 Jul 2022 47,912 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside strut top bearing rough

Rear exhaust hanger broken off

Pass 26 Jul 2021 43,955 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 41,989 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 41,989 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 38,069 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 33,052 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 28,079 miles

nearside front tyre has a cut in the side wall + uneven wear

Pass 16 Aug 2016 22,951 miles

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

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

cut in sidewall of nearside front tyre

Fail 16 Aug 2016 22,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

cut in sidewall of nearside front tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2015 18,524 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 LXZ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol 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 LXZ, 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 LXZ registered?

YB12 LXZ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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