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FY62 CYT

2012 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,705 mi
Last recorded95,705 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 CYT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 95,705 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2026 95,703 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2024 92,639 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 86,680 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 86,675 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 82,170 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 77,037 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 71,929 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 71,929 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 55,659 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 47,907 miles

Coolant leak rear of water pump housing ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 May 2018 47,907 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Coolant leak rear of water pump housing ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Apr 2017 40,201 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 28,644 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 25,439 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65 15 88HR (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre is close to cords on inner edge 185/65 15 88HR

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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FY62 CYT is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol 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 FY62 CYT, 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 FY62 CYT registered?

FY62 CYT is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is FY62 CYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY62 CYT shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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