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YF12 AEU

2012 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

39,430 mi
Last recorded39,430 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 AEU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 39,430 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 37,727 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 35,936 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 34,082 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 34,082 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 32,369 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 30,852 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 28,300 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 24,930 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 21,031 miles

Under-trays fitted, obscuring full inspection of some underside components.

Fail 10 Jul 2017 21,030 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted, obscuring full inspection of some underside components.

Pass 19 Jul 2016 16,996 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 13,083 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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YF12 AEU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YF12 AEU, 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 YF12 AEU registered?

YF12 AEU is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 August 2012.

Is YF12 AEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF12 AEU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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