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YR12 BHU

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

67,757 mi
Last recorded67,757 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 BHU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 67,757 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2026 67,750 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 66,497 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 66,497 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2024 62,950 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 58,926 miles

all brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 3 Feb 2022 55,293 miles

FRONT DISCS INNER FACES CORRODED ............

Offside Rear WHEEL BEARING NOISY .......

Fail 1 Feb 2022 55,276 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt CLIP SNAPPED ........... (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

FRONT DISCS INNER FACES CORRODED ............

Offside Rear WHEEL BEARING NOISY .......

Pass 24 Feb 2021 52,091 miles

slight corrosion to all brake discs

Pass 19 Feb 2020 49,209 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 44,838 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 39,822 miles

Offside Front Outer CV BOOT

Pass 1 Mar 2017 35,093 miles

both front outer cv boot clips ...

surface corrosion present to all brake discs ..

Pass 30 Mar 2016 30,309 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 30,309 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Bracket at front of back box and bolt on hanger missing (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 22,247 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 21,249 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 BHU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YR12 BHU, 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 BHU registered?

YR12 BHU is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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