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YF12 AVV

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

45,072 mi
Last recorded45,072 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 AVV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 45,072 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 43,514 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 43,514 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2024 41,470 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 41,470 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2023 39,777 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 35,851 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jun 2020 32,030 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 29,823 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 26,359 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jun 2017 22,800 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Fail 9 Jun 2017 22,799 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box mounting (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 6 Jun 2016 18,939 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 15,620 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 AVV is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AVV, 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 AVV registered?

YF12 AVV is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is YF12 AVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF12 AVV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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