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YT62 BXB

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

68,550 mi
Last recorded68,550 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT62 BXB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 68,550 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Sep 2025 68,550 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 63,578 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 63,578 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 58,725 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 58,725 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 52,800 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 52,800 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 48,090 miles

All tyres wearing low and fronts worn on the edge.

Rear Brake pads low

Pass 2 Oct 2019 39,673 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing low

Fail 2 Oct 2019 39,673 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 2 Oct 2018 34,581 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 Oct 2018 34,581 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low Adjustment unit failing image only just within limits (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 30,964 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 30,964 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam due to fluttering headlamp caused by floating internals, secured for now with a cable tie. (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 26,540 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 21,516 miles

Nail in rear tyre

back box 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 BXB is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YT62 BXB, 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 YT62 BXB registered?

YT62 BXB is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 September 2012.

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