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YX62 XOU

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

104,355 mi
Last recorded104,355 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX62 XOU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 104,355 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 98,578 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 98,578 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 91,095 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 91,089 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 84,650 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 84,649 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 74,418 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 74,418 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 62,830 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs corroded and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 62,826 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs corroded and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 59,439 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 59,439 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 54,880 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 54,880 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 47,312 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 47,312 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 40,272 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 40,272 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 32,570 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 27,429 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)

Under covers fitted not allowing full inspection

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 XOU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XOU, 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 XOU registered?

YX62 XOU is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 September 2012.

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