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YC12 MSU

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

61,411 mi
Last recorded61,411 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 MSU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2025 61,411 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2025 61,411 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 60,198 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 60,197 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 59,059 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

coolant level low

Fail 4 Apr 2023 59,040 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

coolant level low

Pass 11 Apr 2022 57,018 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2022 57,018 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 49,634 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 43,760 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 37,830 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 32,333 miles

Rear tyers sur crackes o/s n/s

Fail 30 Jan 2018 32,333 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s n/s (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyers sur crackes o/s n/s

Pass 17 Jan 2017 27,292 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 22,748 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 22,748 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 22,505 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 22,481 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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 MSU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MSU, 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 MSU is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 May 2012.

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