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YY12 UBS

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,487 mi
Last recorded87,487 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 UBS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 87,487 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 80,253 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seeping grease from small hole in cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 80,253 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seeping grease from small hole in cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 75,842 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2024 75,842 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 72,851 miles

CORROSION ON N/S/F WHEEL ARCE

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

Fail 20 Feb 2023 72,851 miles

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

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

CORROSION ON N/S/F WHEEL ARCE

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 66,819 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 66,819 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 60,404 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Feb 2021 60,404 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Feb 2020 53,070 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 53,070 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 43,843 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive possible sump gasket ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 43,843 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive possible sump gasket ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 35,854 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 35,852 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Exhaust back box bracket fractured

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Feb 2017 28,534 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 28,534 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 20,394 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 17,447 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 UBS is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 UBS, 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 UBS registered?

YY12 UBS is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 July 2012.

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