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YX62 OPV

2012 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

75,317 mi
Last recorded75,317 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX62 OPV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 75,317 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 71,863 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 68,292 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & cut to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 68,291 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & cut to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

coolant low

Pass 18 Jan 2020 61,518 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged side wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 60,572 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 60,014 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Nov 2019 59,968 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Oct 2018 48,848 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 41,417 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 41,417 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported x2 mounts broken (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 34,780 miles

front wipes slightly deteriorated

offside and nearside rear tyres close to legal limit

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2015 27,671 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

baby seat fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2015 21,362 miles

stone chip in screen - repaired

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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YX62 OPV is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YX62 OPV, 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 YX62 OPV registered?

YX62 OPV is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 September 2012.

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