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YR12 BPY

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

130,411 mi
Last recorded130,411 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 BPY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2022 130,411 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 121,985 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 121,985 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 114,281 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 114,281 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 103,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge + 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge + 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 94,137 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front brake discs corroded/lipped

Oil leak ()

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

Rear brake discs corroded/lipped

Fail 13 Mar 2018 94,136 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Front and rear exhaust brackets broken (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working Both (1.1.C.1d)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front brake discs corroded/lipped

Oil leak ()

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

Rear brake discs corroded/lipped

Pass 22 Feb 2017 83,228 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 83,228 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1955516 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 65,715 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 546,175 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1955516 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 49,466 miles

rear exhaust support bkt corroded

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 BPY is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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