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YY12 UAP

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

59,313 mi
Last recorded59,313 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 UAP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 59,313 miles

Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 59,313 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 59,610 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of tread, inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of tread, inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 49,543 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 45,860 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 41,731 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 41,731 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 39,154 miles

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive oil sump leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 36,996 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 36,991 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 33,144 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 29,318 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 25,959 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 22,778 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorated

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

Nearside rear tyre punctured

Fail 13 Jun 2016 22,778 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorated

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

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre punctured

Pass 6 Jun 2015 19,109 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all tyres deteriorated

exhaust backbox hanger insecure

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 UAP is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UAP, 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 YY12 UAP registered?

YY12 UAP is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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