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YX62 VLO

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

79,338 mi
Last recorded79,338 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX62 VLO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 79,338 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2025 78,225 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 76,809 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 73,805 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 73,805 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 70,719 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 67,083 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 65,209 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 65,209 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear silencer bracket broken and badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 61,096 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 61,096 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 55,878 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 55,878 miles

Offside Front Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 49,134 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 49,134 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported front and rear hangers insecure (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 41,338 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 31,751 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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YX62 VLO is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VLO, 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 VLO registered?

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

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