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YP12 ZZC

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,113 mi
Last recorded102,113 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 102,113 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front tyres worn smooth on inner edge's

Fail 24 Jan 2025 102,113 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front tyres worn smooth on inner edge's

Pass 26 Jan 2024 93,792 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 93,785 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Dec 2022 86,977 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 86,977 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 81,498 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 81,498 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 68,790 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust mounting and bracket missing

Fail 7 Dec 2020 68,790 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust mounting and bracket missing

Pass 29 May 2019 48,166 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 May 2018 42,236 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 39,332 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 35,968 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low and side walls and tread cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2015 32,814 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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 ZZC is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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