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YH12 OLM

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,071 mi
Last recorded50,071 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 OLM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 50,071 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 44,789 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 44,766 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 41,014 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 36,695 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 36,695 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 36,244 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 36,244 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 34,588 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 31,533 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 25,521 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 21,234 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 Apr 2017 18,285 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 14,958 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 8,583 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 OLM is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OLM, 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 OLM registered?

YH12 OLM is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 April 2012.

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