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SY62 UYZ

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

99,141 mi
Last recorded99,141 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY62 UYZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 99,141 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 92,240 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 85,454 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 76,896 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Nov 2022 76,896 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Nov 2021 67,556 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Pass 10 Nov 2020 61,859 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 61,859 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 56,567 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Oct 2019 56,567 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 46,755 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 46,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2017 40,660 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 36,884 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 36,884 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 31,030 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 31,012 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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 UYZ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SY62 UYZ, 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 UYZ registered?

SY62 UYZ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 November 2012.

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