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YY12 UCC

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

64,777 mi
Last recorded64,777 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 UCC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 64,777 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 60,044 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2023 60,043 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 54,973 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 47,433 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 47,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 38,287 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 38,287 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 29,552 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 29,552 miles

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 22,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 22,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 21,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front driver door mirror unit secure in door but loose

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 21,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front driver door mirror unit secure in door but loose

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour flashing white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively osf ans nsf blades split (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 19,021 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 16,116 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 UCC is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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