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YT12 MWL

2012 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

94,022 mi
Last recorded94,022 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 MWL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 94,022 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 89,729 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 89,729 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust system insecure centre hanger (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 84,860 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 76,973 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 71,107 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 66,166 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 61,350 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 54,800 miles

Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 11 Jun 2018 46,182 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 46,182 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2017 41,640 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2017 41,640 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 24 May 2016 35,673 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 31,010 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 29,503 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 29,503 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 MWL is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 MWL, 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 MWL registered?

YT12 MWL is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 April 2012.

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