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YR12 ETJ

2012 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

163,689 mi
Last recorded163,689 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 ETJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 163,689 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 158,597 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 155,854 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 153,993 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 148,518 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 142,578 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 136,932 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 131,730 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 125,982 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 20 Aug 2019 125,982 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 17 Aug 2018 119,386 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 112,467 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 112,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 106,318 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 89,652 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 74,179 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 ETJ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 ETJ, 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 ETJ registered?

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

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