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YP61 TYZ

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

81,892 mi
Last recorded81,892 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2022
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP61 TYZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2022 81,892 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 76,076 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both age cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Sep 2021 76,076 miles

Exhaust system insecure 2 Brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both age cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Very heavy wear on both front tyre edges, need attention soon

Pass 14 Sep 2020 71,974 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 71,973 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 64,002 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 53,682 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre cracking, cords are not exposed

both front brake discs are lipped

under tray damaged/cracked. not likely to fall off

Pass 17 Nov 2017 49,669 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 40,945 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2016 40,945 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 33,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

removed obstruction from drivers view prior to test

Pass 13 Dec 2014 22,796 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 22,788 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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YP61 TYZ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YP61 TYZ, 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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YP61 TYZ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 January 2012.

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