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YX12 RZC

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

36,475 mi
Last recorded36,475 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX12 RZC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 36,475 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 34,888 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 32,460 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 32,456 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 29,749 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 26,618 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 22,827 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 14,885 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 13,723 miles

Exhaust mounting defective both rear brackets (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge and side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge and side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge and side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge and side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2017 11,429 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 9,967 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 8,144 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 RZC is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 YX12 RZC, 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 YX12 RZC registered?

YX12 RZC is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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The MOT history for YX12 RZC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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