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YR62 ACJ

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

120,573 mi
Last recorded120,573 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR62 ACJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 120,573 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jan 2025 116,124 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 116,124 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2024 112,156 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 105,727 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 97,749 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box signs of corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 92,350 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 92,350 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 88,370 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 82,024 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 68,178 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases bear box joint to middle pipe (7.1.2)

oil level was low at time of test. 1 1/2 liters added

Pass 3 Jun 2016 55,831 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2016 55,781 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour showing white light (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 37,144 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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YR62 ACJ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YR62 ACJ, 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 YR62 ACJ registered?

YR62 ACJ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 September 2012.

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