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YR62 JDJ

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,620 mi
Last recorded90,620 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR62 JDJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 90,620 miles
Fail 28 May 2026 90,614 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 87,056 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 81,470 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 81,467 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 77,205 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on 3mm worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 77,201 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on 3mm worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 71,581 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 71,581 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 66,675 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 62,495 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 58,086 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 58,086 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 51,569 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 51,569 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 45,034 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 38,109 miles

plastic engine and underbody covers fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2015 28,814 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 JDJ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JDJ, 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 JDJ registered?

YR62 JDJ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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