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YX12 ZVW

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,494 mi
Last recorded87,494 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX12 ZVW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 87,494 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 87,494 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) not working offside rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front on 2mm and worn inner edge second skin (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 82,046 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 76,177 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2022 76,172 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

aux belt perished

Fail 8 Dec 2021 76,124 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

slight exhaust blow

Pass 2 Dec 2020 69,514 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 61,543 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside mirror housing shows damage

Fail 4 Dec 2019 61,543 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside mirror housing shows damage

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces; poor condition. suspect brake pads wearing low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 50,428 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner faces [corroded] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front section exhaust hanger heavily corroded

rear section exhaust hanger corroded/detatched

Pass 9 Dec 2017 41,135 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 27,168 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 12,739 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 11,513 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 ZVW is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZVW, 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 ZVW is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 May 2012.

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