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YS12 LEF

2012 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

10,204 mi
Last recorded10,204 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 10,204 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 7,060 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 4,354 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 4,320 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 4,307 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 3,741 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 3,166 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 3,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 2,943 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 2,845 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 2,660 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 2,250 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 1,871 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 1,871 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 1,609 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 LEF is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LEF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YS12 LEF registered?

YS12 LEF is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 July 2012.

Is YS12 LEF safe to buy?

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