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YX62 YST

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,532 mi
Last recorded90,532 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX62 YST
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 90,532 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 90,490 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 87,631 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 84,365 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 80,484 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 77,920 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2022 77,919 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both outer cv boot clips (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Emissions not tested Intercooler hose holed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 74,726 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 74,726 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 67,980 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear worn 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 60,559 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 54,669 miles

exhaust hangers broken

Pass 23 Jan 2017 44,824 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 36,984 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 23,576 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 YST is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YST, 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 YST registered?

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

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