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YP12 XZJ

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,546 mi
Last recorded117,546 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 XZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 117,546 miles

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 28 Feb 2024 114,652 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 114,590 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively fluctuating Front and Rear service brake (1.2.1 (e))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play NSF track rod end worn/excess movement (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play OSF track rod end worn/excessive movement (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both rear indicator bulbs peeling (4.4.3 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust mounting defective Multiple exhaust mountings defective/modified/corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder removed

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nail also in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 107,229 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 104,415 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 92,606 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 83,240 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 68,036 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 63,881 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 59,873 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 55,016 miles

o/s rear tyre 3mm

rear exhaust support weld broken

Fail 5 Sep 2016 55,016 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s rear tyre 3mm

rear exhaust support weld broken

Pass 8 Sep 2015 49,020 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 49,017 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 47,307 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 XZJ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XZJ, 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 XZJ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 June 2012.

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