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YY12 UAV

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

64,539 mi
Last recorded64,539 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 64,539 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 61,962 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 59,015 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Close to MOT limits. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 56,994 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s front inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s front (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 54,652 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s front inner face worn / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 53,289 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

minor windscreen damage

Fail 11 Dec 2020 53,289 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

minor windscreen damage

Pass 9 Jul 2019 51,700 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 51,700 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 46,620 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 40,270 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 35,460 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 26,730 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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YY12 UAV is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UAV, 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 UAV registered?

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

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