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YC62 HHV

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,727 mi
Last recorded67,727 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 HHV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 67,727 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 67,727 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 65,265 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 65,251 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 63,556 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 63,555 miles

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

General Corrosion Front To Rear

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Nov 2022 63,092 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 61,395 miles

Offside Rear Unable to fully inspect seat belt due to crane fit

Fail 7 Dec 2021 61,392 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Unable to fully inspect seat belt due to crane fit

Pass 2 Dec 2020 60,270 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 58,411 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 58,408 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 50,624 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 41,377 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 31,305 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 31,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

two exhaust mountings broken off

Pass 10 Dec 2015 19,383 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 19,383 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 17,918 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 17,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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YC62 HHV is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YC62 HHV, 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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YC62 HHV is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 December 2012.

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