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YX62 XRE

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

67,501 mi
Last recorded67,501 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX62 XRE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 67,501 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2026 67,381 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 58,945 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 50,372 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective CORRODED AWAY FROM EXHAUST. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH COMING UNBONDED. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective BOTH CORRODED AND HOLED. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 50,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SMALL CLIP SNAPPED. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective CORRODED AWAY FROM EXHAUST. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH COMING UNBONDED. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective BOTH CORRODED AND HOLED. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 42,222 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 41,013 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 40,271 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 35,415 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 34,681 miles

Nearside Front tyre has minor cuts to outer side wall

Fail 5 Sep 2018 34,681 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has minor cuts to outer side wall

Pass 25 Sep 2017 25,148 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 21,959 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 17,324 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 XRE is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XRE, 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 XRE registered?

YX62 XRE is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 September 2012.

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