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YX62 OSW

2012 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

77,509 mi
Last recorded77,509 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 77,509 miles

Offside Front Outer c v boot cracking

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides flexi brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

high level stop light only one bulb working

Fail 24 Aug 2026 77,507 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer c v boot cracking

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides flexi brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

high level stop light only one bulb working

Pass 7 Aug 2025 67,263 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2025 67,169 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced welding split (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Full sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 59,882 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 56,160 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 56,160 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Front exhaust bracket corroded away still secure

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jan 2023 52,349 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Jan 2023 52,349 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jan 2022 48,116 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 44,071 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 41,211 miles

front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Fail 27 Jan 2020 41,211 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Pass 14 Jan 2019 36,889 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 Jan 2018 33,565 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 31,374 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 31,374 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 28,327 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread on 2.5mm limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 19,957 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 19,957 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)

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 OSW is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OSW, 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 OSW registered?

YX62 OSW is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 September 2012.

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