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HY62 UYS

2012 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,712 mi
Last recorded73,712 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY62 UYS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 73,712 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2026 73,712 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 68,644 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 63,043 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 55,907 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 50,048 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured starting to show white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured starting to show white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 50,048 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured starting to show white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured starting to show white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 43,392 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 43,392 miles

Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 36,785 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 28,497 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 24,945 miles

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

all four tyres perished on outer sidewalls

Pass 10 Feb 2017 18,919 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 14,662 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 14,661 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 14,417 miles

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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HY62 UYS is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HY62 UYS, 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 HY62 UYS registered?

HY62 UYS is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 September 2012.

Is HY62 UYS safe to buy?

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