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YP12 CNJ

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,228 mi
Last recorded106,228 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 CNJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 106,228 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight movement seen in bushes - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.1mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slightly stiff to turn (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.4mm tread depyth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 1.7mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking around the edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 106,228 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both front indictors flashing white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight movement seen in bushes - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.1mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slightly stiff to turn (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.4mm tread depyth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 1.7mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking around the edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 91,213 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 85,220 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged slightly frayed on edges (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and worn on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 79,624 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 73,813 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight play on drivers side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 73,813 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight play on drivers side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure hanger snapped off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 68,297 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 54,516 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 54,515 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 42,086 miles

all 3 rear seat belts damaged and frayed

Fail 15 Aug 2018 42,086 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

all 3 rear seat belts damaged and frayed

Pass 2 Sep 2017 32,397 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed seat belts (5.2.2b)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 24,202 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 18 Jun 2016 24,202 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 16,653 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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YP12 CNJ 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 YP12 CNJ, 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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YP12 CNJ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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