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YR62 EVV

2012 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,347 mi
Last recorded88,347 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR62 EVV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 88,347 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Jul 2026 88,347 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 84,526 miles

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

This vehicle has an outstanding recall. Contact Citroën for information and to arrange a free repair’

Fail 11 Jul 2025 84,526 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

This vehicle has an outstanding recall. Contact Citroën for information and to arrange a free repair’

Pass 22 Jul 2024 79,641 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 75,089 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 70,447 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 70,447 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 66,273 miles

Both front tyres wearing on the inner edge

Front and rear exhaust support hangers worn

Front wiper blades smearing slightly

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 62,169 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 56,543 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 56,540 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 50,985 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 43,314 miles

offside front tyre scrubbing on inner tread

offside front tyre scrubbing on inner tread

Pass 1 Aug 2016 34,998 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 26,132 miles

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

both front tyres worn down to wear indicators

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 EVV is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,398cc diesel 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 YR62 EVV, 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 EVV registered?

YR62 EVV is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 September 2012.

Is YR62 EVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR62 EVV shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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