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YP62 BVE

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

52,221 mi
Last recorded52,221 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP62 BVE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 52,221 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 48,200 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 43,660 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 39,540 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 35,768 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 33,172 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 29,465 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 29,347 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 25,218 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 21,150 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 21,149 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 16,874 miles

Rear exhaust hanger corroded off

Fail 9 Sep 2016 16,863 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Rear exhaust hanger corroded off

Pass 28 Aug 2015 13,180 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YP62 BVE 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 YP62 BVE, 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 YP62 BVE registered?

YP62 BVE is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is YP62 BVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP62 BVE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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