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YP62 OPT

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,165 mi
Last recorded84,165 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP62 OPT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 84,165 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 79,092 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 79,092 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 73,984 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 71,228 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 65,922 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust slightly pipe corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2021 55,781 miles

Front exhaust hinge starting to corrode away

Nearside Front wiper starting to perish

Pass 3 Mar 2020 48,491 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 46,527 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 37,824 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 37,824 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 28,794 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 28,794 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 20,230 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 12,711 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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YP62 OPT is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol 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 OPT, 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 OPT registered?

YP62 OPT is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 November 2012.

Is YP62 OPT safe to buy?

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