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YY12 UCP

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

42,568 mi
Last recorded42,568 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 42,568 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 39,757 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 37,508 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 33,588 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 31,344 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 28,175 miles

n/s c.v. boot damp

Pass 17 Jul 2019 24,728 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 22,653 miles

front tyres lightly perished

Pass 30 Jun 2017 20,176 miles

LARGE WEAR LIP ON FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Fail 30 Jun 2017 20,176 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

LARGE WEAR LIP ON FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Pass 8 Jul 2016 17,540 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 14,729 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 UCP is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 UCP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YY12 UCP registered?

YY12 UCP is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 July 2012.

Is YY12 UCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY12 UCP shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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