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YL12 ELW

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,000 mi
Last recorded106,000 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL12 ELW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 106,000 miles

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Pass 24 Jul 2024 97,952 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 89,387 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 89,292 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 86,726 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 18 Jul 2022 86,725 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 79,513 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 79,512 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axel trail arm bush N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 69,864 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 69,864 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 50,691 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 48,197 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured O/SF , N/S/F , O/S/R (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 48,197 miles

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured O/SF , N/S/F , O/S/R (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 42,501 miles

Nearside Front parking permit in windscreen

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Jul 2016 34,357 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 27,048 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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YL12 ELW is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YL12 ELW, 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 YL12 ELW registered?

YL12 ELW is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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