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YR12 RNU

2012 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,649 mi
Last recorded70,649 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 RNU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 70,649 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2026 70,642 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 68,808 miles

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 11 Mar 2024 62,508 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 55,481 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2023 55,481 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 48,890 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 48,765 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 41,781 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 35,638 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Mar 2019 32,065 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 26,645 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 18,896 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 10,636 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 7,407 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 RNU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc 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 RNU, 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 RNU registered?

YR12 RNU is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is YR12 RNU safe to buy?

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