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EA62 YGX

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,037 mi
Last recorded140,037 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA62 YGX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 140,037 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Jul 2026 140,037 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working faulty bulb, replaced during test (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 124,008 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 124,005 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 99,958 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 92,448 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Rear exhaust bracket missing front one but exhaust still secure

Pass 27 Jul 2022 79,100 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 65,281 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 53,927 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 40,570 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 40,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 26,662 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2018 26,662 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 14,770 miles

under shields fitted obscuring view to the engine components.

Pass 8 Dec 2016 13,173 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 10,693 miles

emission too clean for reading

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

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 YGX is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YGX, 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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EA62 YGX is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 December 2012.

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