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YS62 DLN

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

55,273 mi
Last recorded55,273 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS62 DLN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 55,273 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 49,922 miles

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front and rear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 42,898 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 41,352 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 38,372 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 35,154 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 32,404 miles

Exhaust mounting defective x2 exhaust hangers broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 29,981 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

small deep stone cuts to tread of each road tyre

Fail 9 Dec 2019 29,981 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

small deep stone cuts to tread of each road tyre

Pass 26 Nov 2018 25,665 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 21,427 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 18,698 miles

Rear seats clearly not intended for use

Pass 10 Dec 2015 15,632 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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YS62 DLN is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black 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 YS62 DLN, 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 YS62 DLN registered?

YS62 DLN is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 December 2012.

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The MOT history for YS62 DLN shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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