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YT12 CHO

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

64,881 mi
Last recorded64,881 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 CHO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 64,881 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 59,159 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2022 57,341 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2022 57,341 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 53,038 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 53,038 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 44,528 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2020 44,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure REAR BOX (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 33,860 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 22,634 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 16,010 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 12,010 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 8,122 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 7,851 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 7,850 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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YT12 CHO is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 YT12 CHO, 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 YT12 CHO registered?

YT12 CHO is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 March 2012.

Is YT12 CHO safe to buy?

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