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YX62 YSW

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

45,280 mi
Last recorded45,280 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 45,280 miles

surface corrosion rear axle,exhaust,front shockers,subframe

Pass 26 Nov 2024 44,239 miles

surface corrosion front subframe,shockers,rear axle,exhaust and mountings

Pass 31 Oct 2023 43,232 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

undertrays fitted

Fail 31 Oct 2023 43,231 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

general underbody corrosion

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2022 41,734 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

general underbody corrosion

undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2022 41,734 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

general underbody corrosion

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2021 40,019 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

general underbody corrosion

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2020 37,862 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 33,984 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 31,967 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 27,894 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Macpherson strut top mount slightly noisy

Fail 29 Aug 2017 27,894 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Front and rear exhaust mount corroded away (7.1.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut top mount slightly noisy

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 22,639 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 16,770 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 YSW is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black 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 YSW, 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 YSW registered?

YX62 YSW is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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