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YD12 PPX

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,346 mi
Last recorded78,346 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 PPX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 78,346 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded/worn on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded/worn on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 78,345 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded/worn on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded/worn on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 73,171 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 73,167 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 67,148 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 60,386 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO 1.6MM. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 53,245 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 47,043 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 42,468 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 32,688 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 24,236 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 15,059 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 4,526 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 2,991 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 PPX is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol 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 PPX, 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 PPX registered?

YD12 PPX is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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