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YX62 XPD

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,570 mi
Last recorded118,570 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 118,570 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 118,430 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play strut top bearing is broken up and bearing race has dropped down. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 115,940 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 107,528 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear HEAT SHIELD LOOSEABOVE REAR SILENCER

Rear exhAUST HANGER BADLY CORRODED

Fail 4 Apr 2024 107,528 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear HEAT SHIELD LOOSEABOVE REAR SILENCER

Rear exhAUST HANGER BADLY CORRODED

Pass 6 Mar 2023 103,145 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Feb 2023 103,139 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 99,254 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 93,562 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 90,822 miles

Nearside Rear reg plate light lens missing

Fail 21 Sep 2020 90,821 miles

Exhaust system insecure nearside front and offside rear exhaust brackets insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear reg plate light lens missing

Pass 18 Sep 2019 83,504 miles

NSR tyre has a nail in tread

Fail 18 Sep 2019 83,504 miles

NSR tyre has a nail in tread

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 71,349 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 59,735 miles

Front tyres worn on edges and low in tread

Fail 18 Sep 2017 59,735 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front tyres worn on edges and low in tread

Pass 20 Sep 2016 46,957 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 32,936 miles

front tyres almost on minimum

o/s/r tyre on minimum

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 XPD is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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