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YR12 FSL

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,916 mi
Last recorded31,916 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 31,916 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 29,640 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 27,783 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 25,939 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 25,939 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 24,715 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 23,517 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 22,279 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 20,252 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 18,066 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 18,066 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 16,412 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 16,412 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 14,512 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 11,197 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 FSL is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FSL, 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 FSL registered?

YR12 FSL is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 March 2012.

Is YR12 FSL safe to buy?

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