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YX12 XTP

2012 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

111,262 mi
Last recorded111,262 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX12 XTP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 111,262 miles

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 111,261 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2025 110,909 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 100,764 miles

Nearside Front 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 Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced section of outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 100,763 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure tail pipe mounting (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced section of outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 91,254 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 89,523 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 86,058 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 85,726 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective ALL (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system deteriorated but NOT leaking gasses

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 85,034 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective All. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system deteriorated.

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 85,034 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective All. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system deteriorated.

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 84,110 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 1.6mm and worn heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 78,244 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust mounting corroded & has become detached (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 71,420 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 54,149 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 46,607 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 40,716 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 40,716 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 XTP is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XTP, 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 XTP is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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