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GY62 YKU

2012 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

75,891 mi
Last recorded75,891 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY62 YKU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 75,891 miles

Engine oil leaks

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs worn/corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewalls perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewalls perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 75,435 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs corroded/worn on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 75,023 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 74,651 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs slightly corroded/pitted on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 74,092 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 73,672 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 73,672 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 72,559 miles

Front Tyres wearing on edges

Rear Exhaust hanger broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 1 Nov 2019 66,295 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 58,019 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 46,233 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 34,804 miles

front brake pads wearing low discs worn

n/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 11 Nov 2015 23,475 miles

item removed from drivers view

minor oil leak

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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GY62 YKU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GY62 YKU, 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 GY62 YKU registered?

GY62 YKU is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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