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YP12 CZD

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

47,906 mi
Last recorded47,906 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 CZD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 47,906 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 44,276 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 41,217 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 38,149 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 35,956 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 31,993 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 31,993 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 28,730 miles

rear exhaust bracket insecure but system still supported

Pass 3 Jul 2019 23,734 miles

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

coolant level low

rear exhaust bracket insecure but system still supported

Pass 29 Jun 2018 18,259 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front tyres showing signs of perishing

rear exhaust bracket insecure but system still supported

Pass 14 Jul 2017 13,716 miles

rear exhaust bracket insecure but system still supported

Pass 8 Jul 2016 8,809 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 8,809 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 3,928 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 3,677 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 CZD is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YP12 CZD, 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 YP12 CZD registered?

YP12 CZD is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 May 2012.

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The MOT history for YP12 CZD shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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