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CE62 YJN

2012 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

73,500 mi
Last recorded73,500 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE62 YJN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 73,500 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 68,755 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2024 68,755 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 64,652 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 60,292 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 56,719 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 56,719 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 53,520 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))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 53,520 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 49,967 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 44,524 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 38,885 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 32,308 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2016 32,308 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 26,280 miles

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

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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CE62 YJN is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CE62 YJN, 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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CE62 YJN is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 October 2012.

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