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YP12 ZZB

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

75,849 mi
Last recorded75,849 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 ZZB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 75,849 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 72,907 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 68,028 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 63,234 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 60,741 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front silencer bracket snapped off and missing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer bracket corroded and weld snapping off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 52,667 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2020 52,667 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2019 45,421 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 45,421 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2018 39,649 miles

age related cracking on both rear tyre casings

Pass 31 May 2017 34,573 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 34,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 May 2016 29,059 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 23,528 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 ZZB is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZZB, 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 ZZB registered?

YP12 ZZB is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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