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YP12 YBJ

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

86,508 mi
Last recorded86,508 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 YBJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 86,508 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 75,368 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 68,104 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 61,511 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 61,511 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 53,129 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 47,573 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 47,573 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 40,414 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 36,297 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 29,637 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 29,637 miles

Exhaust system insecure all mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 22,998 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 15,478 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 8,094 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 7,087 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 YBJ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YBJ, 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 YBJ registered?

YP12 YBJ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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