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YD12 NGZ

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,503 mi
Last recorded57,503 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 NGZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 57,503 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 57,501 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white light both sides front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face on both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 56,055 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside number plate bulb not working

Pass 14 Feb 2024 53,741 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 53,734 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus inner side wall, Has wear on edge, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 51,147 miles

Nearside Rear tyre badly splitting in tread (185/65 r15)

Pass 18 Aug 2021 48,104 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 46,570 miles

Both front tyres cracking in tread

Nearside Rear tyre bad cracking in tread

Pass 30 Apr 2019 42,942 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 42,937 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust system insecure Broken off, (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust silencer insecure Flex joint detached, (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cracking all the way around.185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2018 39,862 miles

Offside Rear tyre badly cracked on side wall

Pass 18 Apr 2017 37,031 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 33,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracked and tread getting low

Pass 22 Dec 2014 24,980 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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YD12 NGZ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 NGZ, 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 NGZ registered?

YD12 NGZ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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