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YM12 FBL

2012 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,122 mi
Last recorded110,122 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM12 FBL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 110,122 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jun 2026 110,119 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator front inner (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust system insecure rear (6.1.2 (a))

Position lamp not working o/s front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources n/s (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 101,393 miles

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

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 101,389 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 92,510 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 84,200 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 80,405 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 79,118 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 10 Feb 2020 73,484 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 58,355 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 40,372 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 31,486 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 25,029 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 22,008 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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YM12 FBL is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YM12 FBL, 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 YM12 FBL registered?

YM12 FBL is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 August 2012.

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