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YP62 BVF

2012 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,881 mi
Last recorded91,881 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP62 BVF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 91,881 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2026 91,881 miles

Emissions unable to be completed no emissions test due to exhaust needing repair (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust back section has hole / corroded (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 6 May 2025 87,170 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 81,481 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 77,632 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2022 74,452 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 69,444 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2020 65,449 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 64,730 miles

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

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

exhaust bracket snapped rear still secure

Fail 30 Nov 2019 64,730 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

exhaust bracket snapped rear still secure

Pass 1 Dec 2018 55,504 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 41,241 miles

Rear exhaust bracket snapped, strongly advise replacement/repair

Pass 30 Nov 2016 27,690 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both have slight lip (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre cracking on edges

Offside Front Tyre cracking on edges

Pass 30 Nov 2015 105,585 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 105,585 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 BVF is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red 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 YP62 BVF, 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 BVF registered?

YP62 BVF is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 December 2012.

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