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YC12 RLU

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,673 mi
Last recorded119,673 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 119,673 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 107,891 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 96,139 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 86,125 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 76,020 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 76,020 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 68,189 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 57,898 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2018 47,047 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 39,060 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 39,052 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 May 2016 30,427 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 30,427 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 20,855 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 19,575 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 RLU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RLU, 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 RLU registered?

YC12 RLU is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 May 2012.

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