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YP62 JYF

2012 Citroen C3

Bronze Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,634 mi
Last recorded98,634 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP62 JYF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 98,634 miles

Both headlamp aims on upper limit

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Centre exhaust hanger broken and rear corroded and weak but still supported

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake pads very low close to 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front and rear bushes cracking and tearing but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front and rear bushes worn and perishing but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2024 98,634 miles

Both headlamp aims on upper limit

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Centre exhaust hanger broken and rear corroded and weak but still supported

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake pads very low close to 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front and rear bushes cracking and tearing but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front and rear bushes worn and perishing but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 90,463 miles

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

front brake pads wearing low

offside & nearside front lower arms, bushes deteriorating

rear exhaust mount bracket broken from exhaust & rear most bracket corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2022 79,402 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN SMOOTH & GETTING CLOSE TO CORDS ON INNER EDGE ALSO TYRE WEARING LOW

nearside & offside lower arms, mount bushes deteriorated

slight oil leak

Fail 30 Nov 2022 79,402 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN SMOOTH & GETTING CLOSE TO CORDS ON INNER EDGE ALSO TYRE WEARING LOW

nearside & offside lower arms, mount bushes deteriorated

slight oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2021 60,568 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2021 60,568 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 51,287 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 44,404 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2019 44,404 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 36,321 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2018 36,321 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 28,362 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 23,634 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 17,034 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 17,034 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 JYF is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Bronze with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YP62 JYF, 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 JYF registered?

YP62 JYF is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 December 2012.

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