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YS12 EHC

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

84,518 mi
Last recorded84,518 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 EHC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 84,518 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front indicators off colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

General under vehicle corrosion

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Flat spot across tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Apr 2026 84,518 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front indicators off colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

General under vehicle corrosion

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Flat spot across tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 80,184 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 80,183 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 72,051 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2023 72,051 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 68,831 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 65,533 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Sep 2021 65,531 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 63,125 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 63,125 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure mount detatched (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure mount detached (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 59,061 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 59,061 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 54,165 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Sep 2018 54,165 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Oct 2017 48,274 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Sep 2016 41,429 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 33,030 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2015 29,562 miles

back box support hanger missing

o/s/r light holed

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 EHC is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EHC, 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 EHC registered?

YS12 EHC is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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