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YP12 NRZ

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,065 mi
Last recorded77,065 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 NRZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 77,065 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 72,895 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 69,370 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 65,799 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 61,477 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 61,471 miles

Exhaust system insecure front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 58,214 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 58,214 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 53,309 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 45,690 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2019 45,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system metal to flexi joint (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 May 2018 39,895 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 31,525 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake binding slightly

Pass 28 Apr 2016 21,854 miles

Offside Front Tyre in poor condition

Fail 28 Apr 2016 21,854 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported Bracket broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Bracket broken (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre in poor condition

Pass 28 Apr 2015 14,137 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 NRZ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NRZ, 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 NRZ registered?

YP12 NRZ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 May 2012.

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