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BG62 YSN

2012 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

86,815 mi
Last recorded86,815 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 YSN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 86,815 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 81,039 miles

slight underbody corrosion & suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2024 72,353 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 63,032 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 55,232 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2020 47,666 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 39,047 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 32,491 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 32,491 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2017 22,157 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 18,996 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust is still supported

Pass 27 Nov 2015 13,978 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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BG62 YSN is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red 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 BG62 YSN, 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 BG62 YSN registered?

BG62 YSN is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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