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KY62 YDJ

2012 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,206 mi
Last recorded59,206 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY62 YDJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 59,206 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear o/s and n/s tyres cracking and getting worn

Pass 7 Aug 2025 56,434 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 52,830 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 49,237 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 49,237 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated clip (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 46,577 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 46,573 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 45,019 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2021 45,017 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 43,767 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH OLD CHECK SOON BOTH REARS N/S/R WORST (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 39,310 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f inner edge strong advise close to limits uneven wear both front tyres check pressures moor (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing legal tread but old going slight out shape both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES ARE ALL DRY REQ CLEAN WAX OIL GREASE NOW THROUGH OUT ALL SPRINGS AND CABLES MECH NOW PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE DOES WORK

Pass 2 Jun 2018 34,422 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 30,892 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 27,123 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 20,856 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing (3.5.1g)

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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 YDJ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red 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 KY62 YDJ, 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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KY62 YDJ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 October 2012.

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