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YE12 OLK

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,032 mi
Last recorded85,032 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 OLK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 85,032 miles

front slight oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2025 85,032 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps o/s/r + n/s/r (4.7.2 (a))

front slight oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2024 78,124 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 73,880 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 73,880 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 70,114 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 70,113 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Emissions not tested major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 68,106 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 68,105 miles

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

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 62,131 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount noisey (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount noisey (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 53,701 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 45,929 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 37,568 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 29,098 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 20,886 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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YE12 OLK is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black 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 YE12 OLK, 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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YE12 OLK is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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