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YE62 XSJ

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

43,141 mi
Last recorded43,141 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE62 XSJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 43,141 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box mounting snapped, exhaust system not likely to fall off. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 43,141 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box mounting snapped, exhaust system not likely to fall off. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 40,411 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 40,409 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush peeling out of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 37,568 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 34,700 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 31,912 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 29,130 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 26,734 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 23,313 miles

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Pass 22 Nov 2017 19,497 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 15,974 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 12,327 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 12,327 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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 XSJ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XSJ, 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 XSJ registered?

YE62 XSJ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 December 2012.

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