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YR62 GLJ

2012 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

29,167 mi
Last recorded29,167 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 29,167 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 29,167 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 25,640 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 25,608 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2023 20,805 miles

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

Front exhaust support bracket partially broken off, system still supported.

Pass 15 Aug 2022 17,308 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 17,308 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 15,874 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 15,113 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 15,113 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 14,032 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded on inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 14,032 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded on inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 12,326 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 8 Aug 2017 10,767 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 8,997 miles

all 4 tyres perished on sidewall

both front brake discs inner face corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2015 6,057 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 GLJ 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 68.8%.

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 YR62 GLJ, 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 GLJ registered?

YR62 GLJ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 September 2012.

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The MOT history for YR62 GLJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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