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GY62 YKV

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

59,825 mi
Last recorded59,825 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY62 YKV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 59,825 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2025 59,825 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 58,030 miles

Brake pedal rubber missing(ridged pedal)

Exhaust mounting defective Front mount detached(corrosion) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread + bald outer(195/55R16) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 58,030 miles

Brake pedal rubber missing(ridged pedal)

Exhaust mounting defective Front mount detached(corrosion) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread + bald outer(195/55R16) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 56,022 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Detached(corrosion) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 53,266 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 50,867 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 48,191 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 48,191 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x 2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

195/55R16

Nearside Front Tyre, deep splitting in tread grooves

Offside Front Tyre, deep splitting in tread grooves

Pass 4 Nov 2019 46,661 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 39,098 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Detached(corrosion) (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 39,098 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Detached(corrosion) (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 31,688 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 25,930 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 25,930 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 18,914 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 18,914 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 YKV is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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