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YR12 RRY

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

104,932 mi
Last recorded104,932 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 RRY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 104,932 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2026 104,932 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 98,777 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2025 98,768 miles

Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower stabilizer bush (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 96,939 miles

ADVISE: rear wiper blade is worn

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 96,924 miles

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

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

ADVISE: rear wiper blade is worn

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 94,630 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 94,630 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 87,206 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s,inner tie rod

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 87,200 miles

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

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s,inner tie rod

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 70,590 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust flexible section weak/worn. Bracket broken and not supporting centre section of exhaust

Fail 4 Sep 2020 70,587 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust flexible section weak/worn. Bracket broken and not supporting centre section of exhaust

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre In repairable area

Pass 2 Sep 2019 59,814 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 2 Sep 2019 59,814 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2018 53,878 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2018 53,878 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 43,748 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 34,386 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

engine undercover fitted

Fail 9 Sep 2016 34,371 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

engine undercover fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2015 24,499 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 22,550 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 RRY is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RRY, 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 RRY is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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