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YR12 ZHT

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,419 mi
Last recorded44,419 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 ZHT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 44,419 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 41,785 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 38,927 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 36,198 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 33,045 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 30,220 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 27,835 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 27,835 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 23,354 miles

Exhaust mounting defective above rear axle (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 20,164 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Apr 2018 20,164 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer mount (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 15,531 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all tyres perished

Pass 6 Apr 2016 12,854 miles

Rear number plate loose

removed items before test

Pass 4 Apr 2015 9,372 miles

rear number plate insecure

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 ZHT is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel 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 ZHT, 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 ZHT registered?

YR12 ZHT is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 April 2012.

Is YR12 ZHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR12 ZHT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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