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YF12 AVX

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2021
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,642 mi
Last recorded110,642 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2020
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 AVX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2020 110,642 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 110,642 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 92,150 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 92,150 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 67,811 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2018 67,811 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 44,387 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges slightly

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 20,963 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 17,234 miles

2x rear wheel bearings slightly rough when rotated

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 17,234 miles

2x rear wheel bearings slightly rough when rotated

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 AVX is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YF12 AVX, 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 AVX registered?

YF12 AVX is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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