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YH62 EVC

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,312 mi
Last recorded146,312 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 146,312 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

gearbox mtg perished

osr tyre perishing/scrubbing inner edge

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2026 146,306 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

gearbox mtg perished

osr tyre perishing/scrubbing inner edge

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2025 141,311 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

suspension components have slight corrosion

Pass 16 Sep 2024 131,817 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2024 131,805 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 112,792 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 112,792 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2022 88,703 miles

Offside Front tyre scrubbing on inside edge

Fail 1 Sep 2022 88,703 miles

Offside Front tyre scrubbing on inside edge

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 70,637 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 61,988 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 46,274 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 35,713 miles

Engine covers fitted.

Front brake discs corroded on inner surface.

Rear Brake discs corroded.

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 18 Oct 2018 35,713 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Center exhaust bracket insecure.

Engine covers fitted.

Front brake discs corroded on inner surface.

Rear Brake discs corroded.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 27 Oct 2017 30,564 miles

Center exhaust bracket insecure.

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 24,150 miles

Engine covers fitted.

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface. (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface. (3.5.1i)

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 27 Oct 2016 24,150 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted.

Front exhaust bracket insecure.

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface. (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface. (3.5.1i)

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 2 Nov 2015 18,644 miles

rear brake discs slightly corroded on inner face

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 EVC is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel 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 EVC, 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 EVC is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 November 2012.

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