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YS12 RYT

2012 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

194,389 mi
Last recorded194,389 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 RYT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 194,389 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2026 194,387 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 176,549 miles

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2024 158,701 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 158,701 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 138,161 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 138,161 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 116,302 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 116,299 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 92,577 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 75,792 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 69,539 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 69,539 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted. (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 60,295 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2018 60,295 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 53,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre bald on inner tread and nealy bald on outer tread 195/55x16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre nealy bald on inner and outer tread 195/55x16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 29 Jun 2016 42,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre nealy bald on inner tread 195/55x16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres cracking slightly on outer side wall 195/55x16

Fail 29 Jun 2016 42,918 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported front exhaust bracket broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade split (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre nealy bald on inner tread 195/55x16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres cracking slightly on outer side wall 195/55x16

Pass 21 Jul 2015 30,713 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust - rear hanger broken but system is still adequately supported

Front wiper blade rubber deteriorating

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 RYT is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,560cc 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 RYT, 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 RYT registered?

YS12 RYT is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 July 2012.

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