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YC12 MTE

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

50,614 mi
Last recorded50,614 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 50,614 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 50,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 48,140 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 48,140 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 45,702 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 42,392 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 38,756 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 36,125 miles

exhaust mounting bracket deteriorated, system still adequately supported

Fail 12 Apr 2021 36,125 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust mounting bracket deteriorated, system still adequately supported

Pass 31 Mar 2020 34,170 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 29,794 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective req welding (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 24,629 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 24,629 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords has a cut to side wall deep enough to expose cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 19,686 miles

Nearside Rear age related cracking to tyre

Offside Rear age related cracking to tyre

Pass 12 Apr 2016 15,608 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 15,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 11,631 miles

age related cracking to all tyres

front exhaust bracket req welding

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 MTE is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MTE, 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 MTE registered?

YC12 MTE is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 April 2012.

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