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YF12 AVW

2012 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,168 mi
Last recorded60,168 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 AVW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 60,168 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 56,624 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 52,655 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 49,823 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 45,701 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 45,701 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 42,826 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front + rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 38,385 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 33,218 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 27,512 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm + has a nail in it (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 20,930 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 15,732 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 14,830 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 14,830 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 AVW is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AVW, 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 AVW registered?

YF12 AVW is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 May 2012.

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