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YX62 ORO

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,838 mi
Last recorded61,838 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX62 ORO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 61,838 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2026 61,830 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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Pass 14 Jan 2025 54,265 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 49,432 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2023 49,432 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2023 43,636 miles

Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive backplate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 42,490 miles

Nearside Non-obligatory mirror slightly loose

Pass 17 Mar 2021 40,435 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 39,007 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 36,529 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 36,528 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 33,789 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 30,117 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 26,827 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 24,148 miles

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)

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 ORO is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YX62 ORO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YX62 ORO registered?

YX62 ORO is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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