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YB12 UJT

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

96,823 mi
Last recorded96,823 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 96,823 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2025 96,741 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 90,437 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 84,020 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 73,981 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 68,359 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 68,359 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 62,136 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2020 62,136 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 56,220 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2019 56,220 miles

Exhaust system insecure front section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 51,717 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 51,717 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 44,716 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 44,716 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 33,817 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 33,817 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 31,555 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 29,503 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 UJT is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 UJT, 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 UJT registered?

YB12 UJT is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 July 2012.

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