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YH12 OLW

2012 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,230 mi
Last recorded38,230 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 OLW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 13 Jul 2026 38,230 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre edge

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 33,864 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 32,017 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 29,921 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 28,497 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 26,604 miles

front brakes imbalanced n/s/f low

Pass 4 Sep 2020 25,307 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 23,681 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 21,197 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 18,733 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 15,871 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 13,355 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 OLW is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OLW, 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 OLW registered?

YH12 OLW is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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