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YR12 BBU

2012 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,105 mi
Last recorded37,105 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 BBU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 37,105 miles

Offside Front tyre scrubbing on inside edge

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 37,105 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre scrubbing on inside edge

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 37,105 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 36,102 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 36,099 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp not working when position lamp on (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 34,810 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 34,810 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 33,109 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 30,259 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YR12 BBU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 YR12 BBU, 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 YR12 BBU registered?

YR12 BBU is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is YR12 BBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR12 BBU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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