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YP62 MDY

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,623 mi
Last recorded61,623 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP62 MDY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 61,623 miles

Both rear brake discs are corroded on braking surfaces

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From rear box corrosion with small hole (6.1.2 (a))

O/s/r wheel has slight restriction to free movement

Parking brake lever adjustment at limit

Rear service brake efficiency reduced

Pass 28 Aug 2025 59,729 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 55,670 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 55,670 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 52,508 miles

Both windscreen washers are poor

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 49,660 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 49,660 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

O/s/f tyre is worn on inner edge

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 46,442 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 43,360 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 39,969 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 34,486 miles

Exhaust brackets corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2018 34,486 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured Inner bead (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust brackets corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2017 28,782 miles

Both front brake discs are worn very close to minimum thickness

Both rear indicators slightly discolored

Exhaust brackets corroded

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 5 Sep 2016 23,187 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 18,435 miles

1 centre brake light bulb out

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

Nearside Front tyre outer wall scrubbing

Fail 5 Oct 2015 18,435 miles

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement wheels (3.5.1k)

1 centre brake light bulb out

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

Nearside Front tyre outer wall scrubbing

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 MDY is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MDY, 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 MDY registered?

YP62 MDY is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 October 2012.

Is YP62 MDY safe to buy?

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