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YT12 EBG

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

50,313 mi
Last recorded50,313 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 EBG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 50,313 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 50,313 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 46,934 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2025 46,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 44,213 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 40,821 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 40,802 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 37,281 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive water (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Nov 2021 37,259 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components fouling brake caliper on full lock left and pushing caliper back (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box to center section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive water (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Nov 2020 35,013 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Nov 2020 35,012 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Oct 2019 32,193 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Oct 2019 32,193 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 28,132 miles

N/S/F, O/S/F, O/S/R And N/S/R Tyres Age Cracking

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Feb 2018 28,132 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

N/S/F, O/S/F, O/S/R And N/S/R Tyres Age Cracking

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Feb 2017 23,255 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 19,696 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 14,907 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 14,907 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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YT12 EBG is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 EBG, 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 EBG registered?

YT12 EBG is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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