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YX12 RXO

2012 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,245 mi
Last recorded103,245 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX12 RXO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 103,245 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 103,148 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 96,318 miles

front exhaust mounting corroded/broken off

nearside front trackrod end has slight play

Fail 1 Oct 2024 96,301 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear brake discs worn/corroded/scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front exhaust mounting corroded/broken off

nearside front trackrod end has slight play

Pass 9 Oct 2023 89,249 miles

nearside and offside front suspension arms (wishbone) rear bushes weak/worn/split

nearside and offside front tyres very worn. heavily scrubbed off - inside edges (recommend replacement)

rear brake discs lipped/scored

Fail 3 Oct 2023 89,166 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

nearside and offside front suspension arms (wishbone) rear bushes weak/worn/split

nearside and offside front tyres very worn. heavily scrubbed off - inside edges (recommend replacement)

rear brake discs lipped/scored

Pass 5 Oct 2022 81,042 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 72,758 miles

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 8 Oct 2020 65,285 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 65,282 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 62,461 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 62,461 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 56,600 miles

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 28 Feb 2018 49,272 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 49,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc severely pitted and corroded

Offside Front brake disc severely pitted and corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2017 40,801 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 33,465 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 25,751 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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YX12 RXO is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YX12 RXO, 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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YX12 RXO is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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