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DV62 YUL

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

61,655 mi
Last recorded61,655 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV62 YUL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 61,655 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 60,133 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 58,122 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 56,645 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 56,641 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 55,149 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 54,125 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 53,247 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 49,737 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 41,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also cracked but no cord showing (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre Starting To Crack But NO cord Showing

Offside Rear Tyre Starting To Crack But NO cord Showing

Fail 30 Oct 2017 41,536 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also cracked but no cord showing (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre Starting To Crack But NO cord Showing

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre Starting To Crack But NO cord Showing

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 32,537 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 32,537 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 22,977 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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DV62 YUL is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 DV62 YUL, 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 DV62 YUL registered?

DV62 YUL is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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