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YB12 TFN

2012 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

78,050 mi
Last recorded78,050 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 TFN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 78,050 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 76,270 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 71,699 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Jan 2024 71,693 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced high level 75 per cent not working (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 68,079 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mountings loose and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 68,079 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mountings loose and broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 63,273 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 58,574 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 58,543 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 44,386 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 36,508 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 35,744 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 34,899 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 26,659 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 26,659 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 TFN is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TFN, 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 TFN registered?

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

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