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YH62 DCV

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,676 mi
Last recorded111,676 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 DCV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 111,676 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 111,676 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 96,264 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 96,264 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 81,498 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2024 81,437 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 66,911 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 54,972 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 43,226 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 37,338 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 29,974 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 21,769 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 19,578 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked on sidewalls

Pass 23 May 2016 16,485 miles

covers fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2015 13,029 miles

Offside rear tyre punctured.

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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YH62 DCV 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 80%.

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 YH62 DCV, 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 YH62 DCV registered?

YH62 DCV is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is YH62 DCV safe to buy?

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