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YS12 UYP

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

45,779 mi
Last recorded45,779 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 UYP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 45,779 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2024 40,888 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2023 35,898 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 35,898 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2022 31,642 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 28,123 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 27,776 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 26,749 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 24,911 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 23,193 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 21,501 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 17,476 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 10,776 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 UYP is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol 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 UYP, 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 UYP registered?

YS12 UYP is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 July 2012.

Is YS12 UYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS12 UYP 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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