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YX12 RYG

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

97,145 mi
Last recorded97,145 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX12 RYG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 97,145 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2026 97,145 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 94,251 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 86,208 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 86,208 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering system fouling (2.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 78,918 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 Mar 2023 78,918 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Mar 2023 78,908 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has an unsafe modification fouling on brake caliper on full lock (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front windscreen washer not working

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

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

Offside Front Steering system lightly rubbing anti roll bar fouling on brake caliper on steering full lock (2.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine oil level low

rear exhaust heatshield slightly insecure

Pass 2 Mar 2022 71,450 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 67,235 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to crack and perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing mirror loose

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to crack and perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 67,235 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to crack and perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing mirror loose

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to crack and perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 60,804 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in drivers view smaller than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 60,804 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in drivers view smaller than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 51,579 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 44,393 miles

Central exhaust has mounts corroded off but still adequately supported

Pass 10 Apr 2017 35,879 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 35,879 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 26,162 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 20,275 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 RYG is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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