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YC12 LUJ

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

152,088 mi
Last recorded152,088 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 LUJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 152,088 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2026 152,088 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed BOTH [205/45x17] (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Fog Lamp not Working

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 145,270 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2025 145,243 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 139,142 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2024 139,093 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))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both 2054517 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 130,203 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 130,191 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 125,120 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear heat shield insecure

Fail 4 Jan 2022 124,911 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps BOTH (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 118,077 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 118,075 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 103,464 miles

Rear exhaust bracket snapped but still supported just fine

Pass 25 Apr 2018 91,585 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 78,294 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 69,379 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 68,945 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ripped (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ripped (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 50,658 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 50,658 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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YC12 LUJ 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 57.9%.

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 YC12 LUJ, 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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YC12 LUJ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 April 2012.

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