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YD12 PNK

2012 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,053 mi
Last recorded105,053 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 PNK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 105,053 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front exhaust bracket corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 6 May 2025 105,053 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front exhaust bracket corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2024 101,177 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 96,637 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Apr 2023 96,637 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 92,744 miles

Rear Wiper lade deteriorated

Pass 29 Apr 2021 89,753 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 86,411 miles

Covers fitted

Exhaust rear mountings corroded

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 79,625 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 69,626 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 69,626 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 57,414 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 56,976 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 56,976 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 56,409 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 45,946 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 PNK is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PNK, 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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YD12 PNK is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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