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YP62 VYK

2012 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

111,344 mi
Last recorded111,344 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 111,344 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 101,459 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 91,512 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 May 2023 81,771 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 81,703 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 71,967 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 60,683 miles

Offside Rear tyre slight cut outer side wall

Fail 27 Apr 2021 60,668 miles

Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (0.2 (c))

Offside Rear tyre slight cut outer side wall

Pass 18 May 2020 48,493 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 42,120 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 35,281 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 35,281 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front discs worn and pitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 35,277 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front discs worn and pitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 30,721 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 20,114 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 VYK 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 73.3%.

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 VYK, 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 VYK registered?

YP62 VYK is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 November 2012.

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