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YT12 DYU

2012 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

79,964 mi
Last recorded79,964 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 DYU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 79,964 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Feb 2025 79,964 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 56,903 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 56,786 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working no pump noise (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush pulling out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on both edges 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2023 42,553 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 42,553 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 36,449 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 28,161 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 22,431 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 22,431 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 17,175 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 16,582 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 15,849 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 14,794 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 13,249 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 DYU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel 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 DYU, 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 YT12 DYU registered?

YT12 DYU is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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