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YB12 WSE

2012 Citroen C3

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

29,339 mi
Last recorded29,339 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 WSE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 29,339 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 28,822 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 28,752 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 28,459 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 28,310 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 27,972 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 27,603 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 26,993 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 26,512 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 26,506 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported 2 places (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 23,120 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 16,517 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 16,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 15,317 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 14,606 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 14,606 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 WSE is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 WSE, 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 WSE registered?

YB12 WSE is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 July 2012.

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The MOT history for YB12 WSE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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