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MT62 LYC

2012 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,812 mi
Last recorded65,812 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT62 LYC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 65,812 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 65,812 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 64,305 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 63,753 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 60,688 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/65/R15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 60,676 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/65/R15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 50,216 miles

centre rear seatbelt damaged

front pads low

Pass 10 Sep 2020 42,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 35,135 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 30,343 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 25,769 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 20,949 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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MT62 LYC is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MT62 LYC, 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 MT62 LYC registered?

MT62 LYC is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 December 2012.

Is MT62 LYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT62 LYC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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