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YC12 RKZ

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

144,569 mi
Last recorded144,569 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 RKZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2025 144,569 miles

Central Front Bumper insecure bumper loose along the bottom not fixed (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view door mirror glass broken (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tread at 1,6mm and edge is worn 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords showing 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front exhaust leak at front of vehicle as fumes are coming into vehicle

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust is loose bracket been made (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear heat shield loose

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 131,384 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil advise replacement (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front knocking noise advise further investigation

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2025 131,381 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil advise replacement (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front knocking noise advise further investigation

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 16 Jan 2024 110,165 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 110,165 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 89,431 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise replacements (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 89,350 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise replacements (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 68,132 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 62,226 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 59,523 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 49,712 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 49,712 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 38,205 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 38,205 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 27,600 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 17,502 miles

Front discs lipped and corroded

n/s/f tyre cut on outer edge but not to cord

Pass 18 Mar 2015 9,252 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.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 RKZ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RKZ, 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 RKZ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 May 2012.

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