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YH62 XKP

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

74,183 mi
Last recorded74,183 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 XKP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 74,183 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 1 Jul 2026 74,183 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Road wheel fixing missing 1 wheel bolt missing out of each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 69,166 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 67,871 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2024 67,868 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 65,665 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2023 65,655 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 63,701 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot clip broken

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 60,770 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 60,622 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 60,622 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 55,797 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 48,924 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 48,924 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 43,430 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 43,430 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 35,910 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 25,106 miles

undershields prevent investigation

Pass 16 Feb 2015 17,297 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 XKP is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XKP, 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 XKP is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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