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YX12 XUE

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

67,773 mi
Last recorded67,773 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX12 XUE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 67,773 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear brake ferrules and brackets corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 18 May 2026 67,773 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear brake ferrules and brackets corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 61,983 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 May 2025 61,983 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2024 56,488 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 56,161 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 53,020 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 47,939 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2022 47,938 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 42,776 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 42,776 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 38,836 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 38,836 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 33,072 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Feb 2019 33,072 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 27,850 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jan 2017 22,462 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 18,460 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 16,086 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 XUE is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XUE, 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 XUE registered?

YX12 XUE is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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