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YC62 OTG

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

111,611 mi
Last recorded111,611 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 111,611 miles

Clutch Biting Point Very High

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both Front Links Have Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front Discs Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Casing Missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear Discs Worn And Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 111,611 miles

Clutch Biting Point Very High

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both Front Links Have Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front Discs Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Casing Missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear Discs Worn And Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 102,719 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 95,750 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 88,789 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 88,788 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear rear fog light (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 81,832 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 81,831 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure front and rear brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Tyre obviously under inflated both front (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 73,376 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 66,125 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Sep 2018 56,811 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 47,011 miles

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 28 Sep 2016 37,919 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 26,606 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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YC62 OTG is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OTG, 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 OTG registered?

YC62 OTG is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 November 2012.

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