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AK62 YSF

2012 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,604 mi
Last recorded120,604 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 YSF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 120,604 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 120,604 miles

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

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

Coolant reservoir empty

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 109,093 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 109,093 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 96,675 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 96,675 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 90,513 miles

Coolant reservoir empty

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 82,194 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 74,200 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 74,200 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play just acceptable (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 69,964 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 64,265 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 63,426 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 58,866 miles

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Fail 7 Oct 2017 58,866 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 27 Oct 2016 49,065 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres perished

rear exhaust bracket corodded

Pass 19 Nov 2015 35,152 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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AK62 YSF is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AK62 YSF, 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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AK62 YSF is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 November 2012.

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