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YC62 HJD

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

48,189 mi
Last recorded48,189 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 HJD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 48,189 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 46,688 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at join (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Apr 2024 46,687 miles

Offside Front 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 likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at join (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 43,507 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 43,507 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 40,405 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2022 40,405 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BACKBOX (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 36,806 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 36,806 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged toth tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 32,145 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 26,615 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 25,189 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 21,870 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 18,511 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 14,938 miles

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

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

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 HJD is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HJD, 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 HJD is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 October 2012.

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