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YC12 CXB

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,350 mi
Last recorded93,350 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 CXB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 93,350 miles

Corrosion throughout underbody or vehicle and suspension components

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 91,523 miles

Coolant looks to be contaminated with oil

Front and rear suspension components corroded

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox output seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2025 91,518 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Coolant looks to be contaminated with oil

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Nearside Rear Light unit cracked and full of water

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox output seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 89,457 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 87,607 miles

Front fog lights not working

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected lense cracked (4.6.1 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 84,575 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 81,838 miles

all discs corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2021 81,838 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

all discs corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2020 79,607 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 73,664 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive gear box seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust bracket corroded and unattached

Pass 15 Feb 2018 64,829 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 52,787 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 41,603 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 30,642 miles

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

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

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

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

front discs corroded

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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YC12 CXB is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YC12 CXB, 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 YC12 CXB registered?

YC12 CXB is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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