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YC12 TGN

2012 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

128,306 mi
Last recorded128,306 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 TGN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 128,306 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 114,917 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 89,061 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 54,459 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 46,840 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 46,840 miles

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

Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2021 43,222 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 43,222 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 42,633 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 36,609 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 31,236 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 27,752 miles

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)

Fail 29 Apr 2017 78,771 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 25,157 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 22,104 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 18,318 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 TGN is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,398cc 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 TGN, 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 TGN registered?

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

Is YC12 TGN safe to buy?

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