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BG62 YSO

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

70,837 mi
Last recorded70,837 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 YSO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 70,837 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 69,535 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 66,666 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 61,410 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mountings corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 61,410 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mountings corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 54,944 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2021 54,944 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 47,202 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 40,563 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 34,164 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 24,797 miles

exhaust intermediate pipe rear mount partly detached repair soon

Pass 22 Nov 2016 12,939 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 12,939 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 9,113 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 YSO is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 YSO, 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 YSO registered?

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

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The MOT history for BG62 YSO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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