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YP12 ZYT

2012 Citroen C3

Bronze Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

36,623 mi
Last recorded36,623 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 ZYT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 36,623 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2025 35,263 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 33,729 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 32,942 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 29,762 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 26,807 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 24,197 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 21,928 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 18,050 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 18,050 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 12,774 miles

All Four Tyres Have Slight Sidewall Deterioration

Pass 19 Oct 2016 8,035 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 7,263 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 7,263 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 6,473 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 ZYT is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Bronze 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 ZYT, 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 ZYT registered?

YP12 ZYT is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 July 2012.

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The MOT history for YP12 ZYT 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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