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YR12 OBZ

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,151 mi
Last recorded70,151 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 OBZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 70,151 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2025 70,151 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 69,402 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 62,046 miles

Offside Front tyre inner edge wear

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 58,836 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 58,774 miles

Exhaust system insecure front and rear brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 53,959 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 49,903 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2020 46,289 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres side walls cracking

Pass 13 Jun 2019 42,609 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 38,403 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 33,265 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 29,196 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 25,495 miles

oil leak from engine

rear sylencer hanger fractured

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 OBZ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OBZ, 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 OBZ registered?

YR12 OBZ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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