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YS12 AYL

2012 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,192 mi
Last recorded75,192 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 AYL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 75,192 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2025 75,192 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2025 75,139 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 73,518 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Sep 2024 73,518 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

collant level below minimum

Pass 16 Sep 2023 72,146 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 69,924 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 69,908 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Coolant level below minimum

Pass 7 Jun 2021 67,600 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 65,695 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 18 Jan 2020 56,378 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2020 56,376 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 44,799 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 42,007 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 34,950 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 34,950 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 26,442 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 18,820 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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YS12 AYL is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YS12 AYL, 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 YS12 AYL registered?

YS12 AYL is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 June 2012.

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