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KY62 UEX

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

76,861 mi
Last recorded76,861 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY62 UEX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 76,861 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 76,844 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 65,527 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front wishbone rear bush. BOTH SIDES O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 65,527 miles

Exhaust system insecure Centre and rear brackets damaged/corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front wishbone rear bush. BOTH SIDES O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 60,255 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms all 4 bushes delaminating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2023 58,504 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2023 58,504 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 57,122 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 54,815 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 52,375 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 52,347 miles

Exhaust system insecure 2x defective mountings (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light showing white light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in treads and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and near limiters (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 44,329 miles

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

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

oil level above maximum

Pass 19 Aug 2017 32,666 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 24,901 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 20,501 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 20,501 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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KY62 UEX is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KY62 UEX, 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 KY62 UEX registered?

KY62 UEX is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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