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YX12 WKY

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

54,997 mi
Last recorded54,997 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX12 WKY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 54,997 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Wishbone arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 42,303 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 42,303 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 35,318 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 35,318 miles

Exhaust system insecure back box strap broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords can be seen in the cuts due to the tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords can be seen in the cuts due to the tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 29,215 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight separation rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 27,744 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 26,574 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 25,581 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 22,093 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 19,774 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 19,774 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 17,494 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 14,052 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 13,049 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 WKY is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WKY, 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 WKY registered?

YX12 WKY is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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