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YB12 WTE

2012 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,437 mi
Last recorded83,437 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 WTE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 83,437 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 77,354 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Apr 2024 71,450 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 65,959 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 56,407 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 56,388 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2021 49,079 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2021 49,079 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2020 42,685 miles

front brake disc corroded on innerside

Pass 30 May 2019 35,255 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 25,463 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 21 May 2018 25,463 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 May 2017 16,960 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 9,306 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2015 5,318 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 WTE is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel 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 WTE, 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 WTE registered?

YB12 WTE is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 August 2012.

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