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YY12 UCD

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,823 mi
Last recorded78,823 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 78,823 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2026 78,810 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 77,706 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 77,692 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Feed to hose nut (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Feed to hose nut (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 76,688 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased/wax oiled (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased/wax oiled (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 73,716 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe nut (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe nut (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken away system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 70,451 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 70,451 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 66,123 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 61,612 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 61,549 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 54,995 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 45,055 miles

engine bay/under covers fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2017 33,342 miles

engine bay/under covers fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2016 23,253 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 14,237 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 UCD 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 75%.

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 UCD, 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 UCD is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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