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YD12 NHK

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

50,169 mi
Last recorded50,169 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 NHK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 50,169 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2025 46,016 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 42,876 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 42,876 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2023 42,419 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 42,419 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2022 41,574 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2021 40,369 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2021 40,369 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2020 39,965 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 May 2020 39,965 miles

Exhaust system insecure Bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2019 38,805 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 37,660 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 37,649 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 May 2017 32,785 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 May 2016 26,886 miles

child seats fitted

Pass 23 May 2015 20,986 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 NHK is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YD12 NHK, 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 NHK registered?

YD12 NHK is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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