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YY12 UOB

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,748 mi
Last recorded48,748 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 48,748 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2026 48,748 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 46,202 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 46,202 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 43,216 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 39,448 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking,tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side,cracking,tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 33,484 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 27,848 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 25,602 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 22,279 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 19,790 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 17,224 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 17,224 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 14,612 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 12,230 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 UOB is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UOB, 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 UOB registered?

YY12 UOB is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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