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YY12 OMG

2012 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,717 mi
Last recorded119,717 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 OMG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 119,717 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 119,717 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 103,972 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 101,470 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components.

Fail 18 Nov 2022 101,470 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components.

Pass 10 Dec 2021 96,848 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splits on inner sidewall,not to cords and wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components.

Pass 3 Dec 2020 92,565 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components.

Fail 2 Dec 2020 92,563 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components.

rear exhaust bracket rusted off.

Pass 29 May 2019 88,671 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 86,005 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 71,335 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 fitted to back seats ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm uneven wear inner edge (4.1.E.1)

front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 8 Jun 2017 71,335 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm badly worn uneven inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 fitted to back seats ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm uneven wear inner edge (4.1.E.1)

front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 25 May 2016 54,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm and bald on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm and bald on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components.

Fail 25 May 2016 54,159 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm and bald on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm and bald on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components.

front exhaust mounting bracket insecure.

Pass 21 May 2015 36,506 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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YY12 OMG is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YY12 OMG, 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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YY12 OMG is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 June 2012.

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