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YB12 UJL

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,760 mi
Last recorded104,760 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 UJL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 104,760 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 104,756 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 93,877 miles

rear coil springs corroded-wishbone bushes perished- slightly-

Pass 3 Jan 2024 90,651 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 84,698 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 80,897 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 80,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 73,619 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

parts of exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Dec 2020 73,619 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

parts of exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2019 65,713 miles

Central Rear exhaust corroded

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 60,339 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 51,859 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 44,363 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 36,229 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 36,229 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside 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 UJL is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol 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 UJL, 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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YB12 UJL is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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