2012 Citroen C3 1.6L Petrol · KS12 YBP
2012 Citroen C3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 10 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 108,917 miles. MOT expired on 26 Oct 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,917 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KS12 YBP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2025
- 108,917 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KS12 YBP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Citroen C3 (KS12 YBP) between October 2024 and October 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 22 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
KS12 YBP Mileage History
- 24/10/202494,066 mi
- 27/10/202494,130 mi+64 mi
- 27/10/202494,130 mi
- 21/10/2025108,905 mi+14,775 mi
- 22/10/2025108,917 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 14,939 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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