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YS12 VUG

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,764 mi
Last recorded54,764 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 VUG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 54,764 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2026 54,717 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 52,937 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 52,934 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 50,607 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 50,585 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 50,578 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 48,455 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 45,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 43,477 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 41,956 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 39,174 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 35,314 miles

two exhaust hangers have broken but system is still supported.

Pass 20 Jun 2017 30,534 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 21,606 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 13,975 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 VUG is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VUG, 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 VUG registered?

YS12 VUG is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 July 2012.

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