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YEL 686S

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

132,911 mi
Last recorded132,911 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYEL 686S
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 132,911 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper suspension mount worn

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 123,864 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres have inside and outside edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively rears quite worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 115,570 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 115,570 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 100,866 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 100,866 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 83,265 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 83,265 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2020 71,044 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 71,044 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 61,037 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 61,037 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 35,158 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 32,275 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 32,275 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 28,428 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inside pads look low ? (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inside pads look low ? (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 21,009 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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YEL 686S is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 YEL 686S, 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 YEL 686S registered?

YEL 686S is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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