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SY62 UGT

2012 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,683 mi
Last recorded73,683 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY62 UGT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 73,683 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL PANEL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 73,683 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL PANEL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 65,645 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 58,723 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2023 58,723 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure MULTIPLE TEARS (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure MULTIPLE TEARS (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 54,188 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 49,545 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 44,954 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 44,908 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 40,642 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 35,509 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 30,927 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 26,436 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 26,436 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 20,192 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 14,127 miles

front discs surface corrosion

rear discs surface corrosion

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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SY62 UGT is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SY62 UGT, 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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What year was SY62 UGT registered?

SY62 UGT is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2012.

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