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YC12 LUR

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

143,939 mi
Last recorded143,939 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 143,939 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 143,127 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 135,885 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2020 135,875 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 123,848 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 107,892 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 107,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 92,025 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 73,666 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 56,032 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 56,032 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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 LUR is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 LUR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC12 LUR registered?

YC12 LUR is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 April 2012.

Is YC12 LUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC12 LUR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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