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YX62 YTE

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

76,499 mi
Last recorded76,499 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 76,499 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 73,378 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 70,453 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 67,737 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tires (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 67,737 miles

Front Electronic power steering not working stiff (2.6 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tires (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 64,065 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 61,023 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 58,956 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 50,740 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 50,740 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 43,997 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 35,446 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 35,446 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 24,072 miles

Offside 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 YTE 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 YTE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YX62 YTE registered?

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

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