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YS12 AZC

2012 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

124,063 mi
Last recorded124,063 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 AZC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 124,063 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2025 119,986 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 115,103 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 108,121 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 103,321 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 95,514 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 87,751 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 May 2019 78,850 miles

all 4 brake discs are slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2018 70,366 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 67,531 miles

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

both rear tyres cracked/deteriorate

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 15 Jun 2016 63,329 miles

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

rear exhaust hanger missing but system still adequately supported

Fail 15 Jun 2016 63,329 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

rear exhaust hanger missing but system still adequately supported

Pass 13 Apr 2015 52,958 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 AZC is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AZC, 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 AZC registered?

YS12 AZC is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 June 2012.

Is YS12 AZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS12 AZC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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