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YD12 PNN

2012 Citroen C3

Bronze Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

38,369 mi
Last recorded38,369 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 PNN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 38,369 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 37,399 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 36,345 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 34,301 miles

smoke test no smoke detected

Pass 28 Feb 2022 31,980 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 29,779 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 28,260 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 28,240 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 25,625 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 22,310 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 18,306 miles

Tyre-Near side front-Small cut in tread

Tyre-Near side rear nail in tread

Tyre-Near side rear small cut in tread

Pass 16 Mar 2016 14,166 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 10,384 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 PNN is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Bronze with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 PNN, 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 PNN registered?

YD12 PNN is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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