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YD62 TXJ

2012 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

100,666 mi
Last recorded100,666 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD62 TXJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 100,666 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 99,202 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 97,357 miles

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

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 1 Sep 2022 90,167 miles

Rear Exhaust Bracket Damaged, Pipe Adequately Supported

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Fronts 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Aug 2022 90,067 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust Bracket Damaged, Pipe Adequately Supported

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Fronts 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 77,344 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 77,327 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2020 67,998 miles

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

Rear exhaust support corroded weak

Fail 22 Aug 2020 67,938 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear exhaust support corroded weak

Pass 7 Sep 2019 61,472 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2019 61,472 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 50,931 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 42,954 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 33,542 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 23,287 miles

centre exhaust mountings broken away but exhaust system secure

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 TXJ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel 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 YD62 TXJ, 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 TXJ registered?

YD62 TXJ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 September 2012.

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