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YS12 AYZ

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

66,916 mi
Last recorded66,916 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 AYZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 66,916 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 62,571 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 58,335 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 53,144 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 47,797 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting is broken above rear axle however system is still supported.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear facing bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear facing bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 44,532 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 42,471 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 39,880 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 36,146 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 36,146 miles

Exhaust system insecure weld exhaust brackets (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 30,626 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 24,412 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 18,334 miles

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

centre exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2015 12,315 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 AYZ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YS12 AYZ, 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 AYZ registered?

YS12 AYZ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 July 2012.

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