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FY62 YOD

2012 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,370 mi
Last recorded130,370 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 YOD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 130,370 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 127,009 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 127,009 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2024 125,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 124,652 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 123,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 27 Sep 2021 121,932 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front and Rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 121,932 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Front and Rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 120,037 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread/outer side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective tail box badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 119,193 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 98,412 miles

exhaust bracket broken

Fail 7 Sep 2018 98,412 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 12 Sep 2017 78,831 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 57,865 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 36,646 miles

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

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 YOD is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YOD, 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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FY62 YOD is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 September 2012.

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