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RO62 YRD

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,233 mi
Last recorded136,233 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO62 YRD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 136,233 miles

Exhaust rear silencer hangers corroded

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

Nearside number plate lamp lens missing

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

Fail 5 Jun 2026 136,226 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust rear silencer hangers corroded

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

Nearside number plate lamp lens missing

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 131,343 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 2 rear silencer hangers corroded/weakened (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside number plate lamp lens missing

Nearside small securing clip missing from steering rack gaiter but not insecure

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated loose/not fitted correctly but not loosing grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

reverse lamp lens cracked

steering wheel cover fitted

Fail 12 Jun 2025 131,341 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective 2 rear silencer hangers corroded/weakened (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside number plate lamp lens missing

Nearside small securing clip missing from steering rack gaiter but not insecure

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated loose/not fitted correctly but not loosing grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

reverse lamp lens cracked

steering wheel cover fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2024 126,014 miles

Nearside number plate lamp lens missing

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger corroded/weakened (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 117,866 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside rear and offside rear

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

auxiliary belt slightly perished

clutch pedal anti slip rubber slightly deteriorated

slight condensation inside nearside rear light lens

Fail 5 Jun 2023 117,864 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside rear and offside rear

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

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

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

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

auxiliary belt slightly perished

clutch pedal anti slip rubber slightly deteriorated

slight condensation inside nearside rear light lens

Pass 6 Jun 2022 98,070 miles

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

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

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

clutch pedal anti slip rubber slightly deteriorated

nearside number plate light lens missing

Fail 6 Jun 2022 98,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

clutch pedal anti slip rubber slightly deteriorated

nearside number plate light lens missing

Pass 16 Jun 2021 85,395 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 85,395 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 77,425 miles

Nearside Front strut top mount rough

Pass 18 Jun 2019 71,569 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 66,464 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 60,967 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 60,967 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 46,601 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 45,739 miles

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

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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RO62 YRD is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RO62 YRD, 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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RO62 YRD is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 November 2012.

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