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YT12 HJO

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,854 mi
Last recorded97,854 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 HJO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 97,854 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 87,590 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 79,111 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2023 71,979 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 68,209 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 61,846 miles

Nearside mirror damaged

Fail 25 Jan 2021 61,846 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside mirror damaged

Pass 29 Jan 2020 57,935 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 57,927 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 1 Feb 2019 49,899 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 42,622 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 33,590 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2017 33,590 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 25,404 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 16,625 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 HJO is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HJO, 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 HJO registered?

YT12 HJO is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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