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SY62 XEJ

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

50,720 mi
Last recorded50,720 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY62 XEJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 50,720 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 50,720 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 48,584 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 48,581 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 46,142 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 46,142 miles

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 43,650 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 41,425 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 38,956 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 38,956 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 36,398 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 36,398 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 33,693 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 33,693 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 29,772 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 29,772 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 26,888 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 26,888 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 22,513 miles

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 XEJ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 XEJ, 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 SY62 XEJ registered?

SY62 XEJ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 December 2012.

Is SY62 XEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY62 XEJ shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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