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YT62 XAO

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

65,568 mi
Last recorded65,568 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT62 XAO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 65,568 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2025 65,565 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 57,698 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/r 16/87v (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 57,630 miles

Exhaust system insecure all mount,s broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/r 16/87v (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 52,126 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 46,471 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 46,471 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Stop lamp(s) not working x2 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 42,940 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 39,438 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 26,667 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 24,741 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres are starting to crack and perish

Pass 31 Aug 2017 20,853 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 17,475 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 17,475 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 16 Sep 2015 14,885 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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YT62 XAO is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 XAO, 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 XAO registered?

YT62 XAO is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 September 2012.

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