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YX62 XOJ

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,891 mi
Last recorded78,891 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX62 XOJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 78,891 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2024 78,891 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 75,106 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 75,106 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 70,059 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 70,059 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 66,132 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 63,373 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 63,373 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 60,709 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2019 60,709 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 55,175 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 45,066 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 32,173 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 32,100 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 19,160 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 XOJ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XOJ, 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 XOJ registered?

YX62 XOJ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 September 2012.

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