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YE62 XRW

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

82,778 mi
Last recorded82,778 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE62 XRW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 82,778 miles

Exhaust mounting defective down pipe bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front incorrectly fitted

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2026 82,774 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective down pipe bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front incorrectly fitted

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2025 80,787 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 79,850 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective middle hanger (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 5 Apr 2024 79,850 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective middle hanger (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 77,260 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front coil spring looks incorrect but not insecure

Nearside Front top mount noisy

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 72,938 miles

185/65/15 88h

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2021 72,938 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

185/65/15 88h

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2020 68,695 miles

body damage

Fail 27 May 2020 68,695 miles

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

body damage

Pass 19 Jun 2019 63,429 miles

Exhaust mountings excessively corroded.

Pass 22 Jun 2018 51,330 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 39,652 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

coolant level below min

Pass 24 Jun 2016 25,863 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2016 25,863 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 19,712 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 XRW is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White 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 YE62 XRW, 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 XRW is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 November 2012.

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