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YT12 CLF

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,177 mi
Last recorded110,177 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 CLF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 110,177 miles

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

Rear surface rust underside

Fail 8 Feb 2023 110,173 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear surface rust underside

Pass 9 Feb 2022 99,913 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 99,913 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 86,471 miles

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to rear axle beam but not weakened

Fail 27 Jan 2021 86,470 miles

Nearside Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to rear axle beam but not weakened

Pass 11 Feb 2020 76,746 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2019 63,865 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2019 63,865 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 52,053 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 51,918 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 42,946 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 42,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 29,057 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 19,626 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 CLF is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CLF, 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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YT12 CLF is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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