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YY12 UBW

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,242 mi
Last recorded99,242 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 UBW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 99,242 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 97,014 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 97,013 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 95,422 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cracks on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cracks on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 93,822 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 89,474 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2022 89,472 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 84,400 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable rack end (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2019 77,689 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 72,955 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 72,955 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 62,341 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 49,160 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 49,160 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 35,545 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2016 35,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 UBW is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey 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 UBW, 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 UBW registered?

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

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