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YC62 RNZ

2012 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

52,444 mi
Last recorded52,444 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 RNZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 52,444 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 50,007 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S+O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 46,952 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 42,718 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 39,103 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 39,103 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2020 35,150 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 28,800 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 22,370 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 14,951 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 7,691 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 7,302 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 RNZ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 RNZ, 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 RNZ registered?

YC62 RNZ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is YC62 RNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC62 RNZ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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