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PE62 BYS

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,367 mi
Last recorded99,367 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE62 BYS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 99,367 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2024 90,500 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 82,249 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2023 82,249 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 3 May 2022 79,597 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 66,834 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 55,822 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 44,083 miles

Covers fitted

Exhaust deteriorated

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 May 2019 44,083 miles

Covers fitted

Exhaust deteriorated

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2018 34,238 miles

all tyres cracking slightly

Pass 21 Apr 2017 25,780 miles

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

Front exhaust bracked cracked

Pass 26 Apr 2016 20,801 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult seatbelt

Fail 26 Apr 2016 20,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult seatbelt

Pass 12 May 2015 15,803 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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PE62 BYS is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PE62 BYS, 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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PE62 BYS is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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The MOT history for PE62 BYS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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