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YC12 MVN

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,228 mi
Last recorded99,228 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 MVN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 99,228 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Bumper trim insecure but not likely to fall off

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. effort little low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Outer Sill damaged

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2023 99,221 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached In correctly fitted (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Bumper trim insecure but not likely to fall off

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. effort little low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Outer Sill damaged

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 97,414 miles

condensation o/s/f headlamp

undertray insecure so has been removed

Fail 18 Nov 2022 97,410 miles

Headlamp aim not tested Bulb out (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Belly pan loose, missing fixings.

Nearside Rear Slight bind on brake

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 91,640 miles

DPF fluid tank deteriorating

Exhaust down pipe bracket broken

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

Nearside Front Inner Plastic wheel arch cover lose

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crumble zone (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Outer sill damaged

Offside Rear Shock corroded

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crumble zone (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 91,633 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

DPF fluid tank deteriorating

Exhaust down pipe bracket broken

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Plastic wheel arch cover lose

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crumble zone (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Outer sill damaged

Offside Rear Shock corroded

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crumble zone (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Nearside and offside wheel bearings not checked due to brake bind

Pass 28 Oct 2020 84,717 miles

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

Front exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 84,675 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Rear view camera lens obscuring number plate (0.1 (d))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front exhaust bracket broken

Items removed from driver's view prior to test From mirror ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 74,080 miles

REAR EXHAUST BRACKET DAMAGED

Pass 6 Jun 2018 69,679 miles

under trays not allowing full inspection

Fail 6 Jun 2018 69,678 miles

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

under trays not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 May 2017 64,320 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 64,320 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 May 2016 52,683 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 39,153 miles

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 MVN is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MVN, 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 MVN is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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