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YR62 JBV

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

73,258 mi
Last recorded73,258 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR62 JBV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 73,258 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 69,777 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 65,329 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 60,702 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 56,241 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 50,275 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 45,592 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 42,113 miles

engine & under covers fitted.

Pass 23 Aug 2018 37,017 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 30,638 miles

engine & under covers fitted.

nearside & offside front tyres starting to crack.

Fail 18 Aug 2017 30,638 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

engine & under covers fitted.

nearside & offside front tyres starting to crack.

Pass 12 Aug 2016 23,702 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 16,982 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 JBV is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 JBV, 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 JBV registered?

YR62 JBV is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 October 2012.

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