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YH62 DJY

2012 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,055 mi
Last recorded41,055 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 DJY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 41,055 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (front axle) (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 41,055 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (Both Offside and Nearside) (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (front axle) (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 38,185 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 38,185 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (replaced bulb) (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (replaced bulb) (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 35,800 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 33,895 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose bracket corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 33,895 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose bracket corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 27,990 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2022 27,990 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 27,976 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 27,974 miles

Central Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 26,098 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 26,090 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 23,750 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 18,839 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 14,108 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear one rear exhaust bracket partially detached system still secure

Pass 22 Aug 2016 10,943 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 9,628 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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YH62 DJY is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YH62 DJY, 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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YH62 DJY is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 September 2012.

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