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YD12 UYV

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

50,782 mi
Last recorded50,782 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 UYV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 50,782 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2025 50,782 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 47,440 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 47,440 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 44,366 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 38,863 miles

exhaust bracket defective rear

Pass 10 Sep 2021 34,524 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

no warning lights on dash time of test

Pass 10 Sep 2020 29,967 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 29,967 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 25,825 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 25,821 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 20,590 miles

Offside Front tyre shouldered on inside edge

Pass 4 May 2017 16,732 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 15,140 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 11,153 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 UYV is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 UYV, 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 UYV registered?

YD12 UYV is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 April 2012.

Is YD12 UYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD12 UYV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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