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YR12 BMY

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

89,494 mi
Last recorded89,494 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 89,494 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 83,850 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 83,849 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 78,095 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 77,265 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 75,286 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 73,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and wearing smooth on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and worn smooth on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 70,138 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 66,102 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 59,626 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under trays fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2016 52,974 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 44,880 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 32,271 miles

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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 BMY is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 BMY, 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 BMY registered?

YR12 BMY is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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