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FY62 YNU

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

86,744 mi
Last recorded86,744 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 YNU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 86,744 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 85,348 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 83,250 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 83,250 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 74,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 57,828 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 46,414 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 42,176 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 42,176 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 36,614 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 29,026 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 21,696 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 14,370 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 8,836 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 5,969 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 5,969 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 YNU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 FY62 YNU, 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 FY62 YNU registered?

FY62 YNU is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 September 2012.

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