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YE62 XPH

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,066 mi
Last recorded88,066 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE62 XPH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 88,066 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 86,256 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 83,588 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively PADS ARE OK AT PRESENT (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 83,588 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm INNER EDGE WORN TO EXCESS (185/65/15 88h ) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm INNER EDGE WORN TO EXCESS (185/65/15 88H ) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively PADS ARE OK AT PRESENT (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high BOTH HIGH RESET OK (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Undertray insecure FIXING BROKEN ,SECURED VIA ALTERNATIVE METHID (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 81,513 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 81,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 79,513 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 77,323 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2020 77,319 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 73,701 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 70,074 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight seapage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 66,498 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 62,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALSO WEARING ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALSO WEARING ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 61,222 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner and outer edges

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre wearing inner and outer edges

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

engine management lamp illuminated

intermediate rear exhaust mounting corroded off

Fail 27 Oct 2016 61,222 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lamp unit (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre wearing inner and outer edges

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

engine management lamp illuminated

intermediate rear exhaust mounting corroded off

Pass 12 Oct 2015 44,255 miles

Nearside Rear lamp unit slightly damaged

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

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 XPH is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YE62 XPH, 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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YE62 XPH is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 November 2012.

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