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MV62 JYW

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

43,680 mi
Last recorded43,680 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV62 JYW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 43,680 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 43,583 miles

Central Rear Fuel system component leaking Above tank, possibly fuel overflow/return pipe to tank. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush bonding. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Service/spanner light illuminated.

Pass 10 Sep 2024 43,038 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2023 42,163 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and o/s/r (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner and o/s/r inner brake disc have surface corrosion and pads wearing thin

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush slightly coming off the retainer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 40,831 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 39,196 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front discs are worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Oil filler cap slightly loose but still secure

Pass 21 Aug 2020 37,986 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front discs are worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 36,444 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 33,494 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread reading 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust back box front bracket broken also system corroding

Fail 13 Sep 2018 33,494 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread reading 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust back box front bracket broken also system corroding

Pass 25 Aug 2017 30,036 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 26,719 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 22,894 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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MV62 JYW is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MV62 JYW, 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 MV62 JYW registered?

MV62 JYW is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 September 2012.

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