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RE62 YJN

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

68,856 mi
Last recorded68,856 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE62 YJN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 68,856 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 66,192 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn heavily on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust mounting heavily corroded/deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 66,192 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn heavily on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust mounting heavily corroded/deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 62,464 miles

Advise exhaust deteriorated in places

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 58,396 miles

Advise exhaust system deteriorated in places

Advise rear brake pads look to be wearing on inner but would needs wheels off to confirm

Nearside Front Advise tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

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

Offside Front Advise tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 54,495 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2021 54,495 miles

Exhaust system insecure Front and rear hangers unattached (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 50,772 miles

Advise nearside rear tyre starting to crack/perish on outer shoulder

Advise slight brake bind offside rear

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Jul 2019 45,181 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 39,114 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 12 Jul 2018 39,114 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 31,697 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 23,894 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 18,012 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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RE62 YJN is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel 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 RE62 YJN, 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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RE62 YJN is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 December 2012.

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