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YC62 OSO

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,634 mi
Last recorded111,634 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 OSO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 111,634 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 102,366 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 94,854 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 86,851 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 79,666 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 70,948 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 70,948 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 63,265 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 56,571 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2019 56,571 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 47,856 miles

Nearside Front 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 23 Aug 2017 38,474 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 38,474 miles

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

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 16 Sep 2016 29,567 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust bracket broken

Fail 14 Sep 2016 29,529 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 18 Sep 2015 20,254 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

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 OSO is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OSO, 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 YC62 OSO registered?

YC62 OSO is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 October 2012.

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