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YD62 FRV

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

54,873 mi
Last recorded54,873 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD62 FRV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 54,873 miles

Nearside Front Outer Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 28 Oct 2025 54,871 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 30 Oct 2024 45,729 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 39,980 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 36,305 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 36,155 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar mounting has an unsafe modification Anti roll bar moved in its bushes and catching the caliper on full lock. (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 31,949 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 28,722 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 24,999 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 21,044 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2018 21,044 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 17,545 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 17,545 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear support (7.1.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 12,615 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 12,615 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 9,200 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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YD62 FRV is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YD62 FRV, 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 YD62 FRV registered?

YD62 FRV is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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