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YX62 XXS

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

64,280 mi
Last recorded64,280 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 64,280 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2025 64,280 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 57,137 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 54,806 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 52,281 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 49,541 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 49,541 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 46,961 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 44,511 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 40,849 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 37,420 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 34,757 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Jan 2016 28,637 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 XXS is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XXS, 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 XXS registered?

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

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The MOT history for YX62 XXS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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