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YD12 NGY

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

80,853 mi
Last recorded80,853 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 NGY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 80,853 miles

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

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

Nearside Sill rusty

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

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

Offside Sill rusty

Fail 12 Aug 2026 80,853 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2025 77,556 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 73,683 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 67,507 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 67,507 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white in colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white in colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white in colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 57,938 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2023 57,938 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 50,871 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 45,235 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 40,331 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 34,216 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 28,665 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 22,474 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 21,572 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 16,812 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o.s.f wing slightly damaged

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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YD12 NGY is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey 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 YD12 NGY, 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 YD12 NGY registered?

YD12 NGY is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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