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YH12 OKU

2012 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,970 mi
Last recorded21,970 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 OKU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 21,970 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Rear Discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2026 21,970 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All Brake Discs Inner Faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 16,809 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Front Inner Faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 16,809 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip Missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Front Inner Faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 13,195 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2023 10,849 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 10,030 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 10,030 miles

Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 9,605 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 9,160 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 8,298 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 7,655 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 7,655 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre and rear mount broken (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 6,994 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 6,154 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 5,109 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 OKU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YH12 OKU, 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 OKU registered?

YH12 OKU is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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