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YT12 DZK

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

73,089 mi
Last recorded73,089 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 DZK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 73,089 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2025 64,668 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 64,668 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 59,954 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing to edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 59,954 miles

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

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

Coolant level low

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both twisted and slightly damaged (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing to edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 55,466 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 51,103 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 46,075 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 46,075 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front fog light inop

Pass 2 Feb 2018 42,004 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 42,004 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall damage (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge and outer sidewall perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer tyre sidewall has slight damage

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer sidewall perishing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 36,528 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 36,528 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 27,618 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 19,952 miles

small cuts in both rear tyre sidewalls

Fail 6 Mar 2015 19,952 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

small cuts in both rear tyre sidewalls

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 DZK is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DZK, 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 DZK registered?

YT12 DZK is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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