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YM12 FFS

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

96,326 mi
Last recorded96,326 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM12 FFS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 96,326 miles

Front Front chassis rails corroded

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle corroded and bushes cracking (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2026 96,326 miles

Front Front chassis rails corroded

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle corroded and bushes cracking (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 90,253 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear axle bushes worn and axle corroded (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2025 90,253 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear axle bushes worn and axle corroded (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 84,483 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2024 84,483 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 79,440 miles

Nearside Front Top mount worn

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 75,065 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Apr 2022 75,065 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 72,103 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 71,646 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 68,079 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 64,682 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 62,697 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 50,626 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 50,626 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 32,200 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 30,952 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 FFS is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YM12 FFS, 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 FFS registered?

YM12 FFS is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 August 2012.

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