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YT62 BWN

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,139 mi
Last recorded50,139 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT62 BWN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 50,139 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Rear axle and caliper flexy hose ferrules - both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks between tread blocks on both edges and sidewalls have slight perishing - both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks between inner edge tread blocks and slight perishing to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 May 2025 48,879 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2024 47,466 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened forward support leg (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 May 2024 47,466 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened forward support leg (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge and inside tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened forward support leg (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2023 46,012 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2022 44,618 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 42,913 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 41,836 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 41,832 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 38,113 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 35,618 miles

rear exhaust barket corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2017 33,076 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 29,866 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 29,866 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 27,675 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 27,640 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust hanger fractured

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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YT62 BWN is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc 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 YT62 BWN, 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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YT62 BWN is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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