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YH12 FJK

2012 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

84,775 mi
Last recorded84,775 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 FJK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 84,775 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2026 84,759 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both front to calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both rear to calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 77,467 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear strap over back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 77,467 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear strap over back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 68,795 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sil (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 68,795 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sil (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 61,794 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 55,481 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 50,492 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 50,492 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 45,850 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 40,476 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 40,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 33,684 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 26,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 20,623 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 19,916 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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YH12 FJK is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 YH12 FJK, 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 YH12 FJK registered?

YH12 FJK is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 May 2012.

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