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YR12 BBX

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

108,961 mi
Last recorded108,961 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 BBX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2025 108,961 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 108,869 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 101,111 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 93,765 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 93,571 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 82,332 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit plus perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 70,677 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 65,883 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 65,883 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 58,785 miles

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

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

no smoke results

Fail 3 Jan 2019 58,785 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

no smoke results

Pass 8 Jan 2018 52,642 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 40,243 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 21,822 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 7,811 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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YR12 BBX is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BBX, 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 BBX registered?

YR12 BBX is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 March 2012.

Is YR12 BBX safe to buy?

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