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YE62 GZO

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,313 mi
Last recorded95,313 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE62 GZO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 95,313 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 88,430 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 88,430 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 80,816 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 80,816 miles

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

Offside Front outer driveshaft gaitor insecure

Pass 24 Oct 2022 72,877 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2022 72,877 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 65,800 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 65,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 60,640 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 57,112 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 48,425 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 39,320 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all tyres 3/4 mm

Pass 26 Oct 2016 32,456 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 26,054 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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YE62 GZO is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver 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 YE62 GZO, 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 YE62 GZO registered?

YE62 GZO is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 November 2012.

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