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YT62 XAK

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

72,305 mi
Last recorded72,305 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT62 XAK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 72,305 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 68,396 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 64,583 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 60,930 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Bushes Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 60,930 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Bushes Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 56,409 miles

Both front Exhaust hangers corroded and came away from the exhaust

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 56,409 miles

Both front Exhaust hangers corroded and came away from the exhaust

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 52,550 miles

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

Rear tyres cracking due to age

Pass 28 Aug 2020 48,815 miles

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

Rear Exhaust bracket corroded and come away, still secure (Been welded before)

Unable to check all adult belts due to child chair

Fail 28 Aug 2020 48,815 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust bracket corroded and come away, still secure (Been welded before)

Unable to check all adult belts due to child chair

Pass 16 Aug 2019 45,172 miles

All exhaust hangers corroding due to age

Both front indiacators starting to show dis-colour slightly

Fail 16 Aug 2019 45,172 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

All exhaust hangers corroding due to age

Both front indiacators starting to show dis-colour slightly

Fail 16 Aug 2019 45,171 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 40,741 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 37,005 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly cracking in tread pattern.

under trays fitted.

Fail 25 Aug 2017 37,005 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre slightly cracking in tread pattern.

under trays fitted.

Pass 26 Aug 2016 32,583 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 28,655 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 28,655 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 XAK is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XAK, 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 XAK registered?

YT62 XAK is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 September 2012.

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