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SY62 YOO

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,674 mi
Last recorded152,674 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 152,674 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 143,538 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 136,128 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 129,158 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 112,524 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2021 112,339 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 101,695 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear of subframe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 101,688 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Rear of subframe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 80,846 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mounting broken at front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth = 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 65,242 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 65,240 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on hose at caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on hose at caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 50,164 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 36,410 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 36,409 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger (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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SY62 YOO is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YOO, 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 YOO registered?

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

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