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YS12 RYD

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,284 mi
Last recorded54,284 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 RYD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 54,284 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 52,146 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 52,146 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 49,120 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 45,577 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 41,296 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 41,296 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 37,665 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 32,632 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 30,107 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 27,125 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 24,549 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 22,755 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 14,998 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 14,998 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 RYD is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc 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 RYD, 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 RYD registered?

YS12 RYD is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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