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YS12 VGJ

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

62,673 mi
Last recorded62,673 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 62,673 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bottom arms rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2026 62,673 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bottom arms rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 62,198 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 61,571 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bottom arms rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 61,571 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bottom arms rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 60,760 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 59,324 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 59,324 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2021 58,067 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 57,224 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 56,475 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 56,475 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 54,673 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 53,187 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 53,187 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2017 50,196 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

front exhaust bracket broken

under shields fitted

Pass 11 May 2016 42,761 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 36,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front pads worn thin

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 VGJ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VGJ, 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 VGJ registered?

YS12 VGJ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 July 2012.

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