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YC12 RJZ

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

109,044 mi
Last recorded109,044 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 109,044 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2025 103,100 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 91,471 miles

light corrosion underneath

Pass 7 Nov 2023 81,279 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 75,927 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 69,010 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 69,010 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 59,190 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 51,200 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 51,200 miles

Central Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 41,188 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 31,793 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 23,122 miles

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

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

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

exhaust hangers broken

Pass 12 Feb 2016 15,605 miles

Exhust mountings fractured fron & rear

Fail 12 Feb 2016 15,605 miles

Exhust mountings fractured fron & rear

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 9,471 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 RJZ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RJZ, 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 RJZ registered?

YC12 RJZ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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