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PO62 YUL

2012 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

75,855 mi
Last recorded75,855 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO62 YUL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 75,855 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective secure but one side missing on double mount (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corrosion on exhaust mount but secure (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 75,854 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective secure but one side missing on double mount (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corrosion on exhaust mount but secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 67,176 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 67,176 miles

Exhaust system insecure (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))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 65,376 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 58,303 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Feb 2022 53,821 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 53,749 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 47,282 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 41,025 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 40,940 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 40,939 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 35,881 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 35,876 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 30,326 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Nov 2016 25,328 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 20,006 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 19,412 miles

Nearside Front cut in thread 195/55/16

Fail 29 Jul 2015 19,410 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front cut in thread 195/55/16

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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PO62 YUL is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PO62 YUL, 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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PO62 YUL is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 September 2012.

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