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SD62 YLY

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

72,138 mi
Last recorded72,138 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD62 YLY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 72,138 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 69,708 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 64,067 miles

oil sump corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2023 64,067 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

oil sump corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2022 59,616 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 54,306 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2021 54,306 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 51,394 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 48,232 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 48,232 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front brake discs corroded inner face

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 28 Feb 2018 46,916 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 39,778 miles

exhaust middle hanger broken

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 31 May 2016 25,743 miles

exhaust middle hanger broken

Pass 4 Jun 2015 10,496 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 10,496 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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SD62 YLY is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SD62 YLY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SD62 YLY registered?

SD62 YLY is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 October 2012.

Is SD62 YLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD62 YLY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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