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EA62 LYY

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

68,853 mi
Last recorded68,853 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA62 LYY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 68,853 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 63,564 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 57,757 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 52,503 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 49,023 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 10 Nov 2020 46,051 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 14 Nov 2019 42,629 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 36,435 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 36,435 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 29,742 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 22,097 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 16,518 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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EA62 LYY is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 EA62 LYY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA62 LYY registered?

EA62 LYY is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 November 2012.

Is EA62 LYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA62 LYY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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