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YX62 YVM

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,997 mi
Last recorded65,997 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 65,997 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on outer edge - 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2026 65,997 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on outer edge - 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 60,826 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 56,643 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 51,668 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 49,448 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 45,303 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 41,909 miles

all tyres perished

nearside front tyre 1.6mm edges

offside front tyre below 1.6mm inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2019 38,480 miles

front tyres perished and 2mm inner edge

rear tyres perished

Pass 18 Sep 2018 33,048 miles

tyres perished

Fail 18 Sep 2018 33,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

tyres perished

Pass 1 Sep 2017 28,396 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 23,519 miles

Rear both rear outer seats/seatbelts have not been checked due to childs seats fitted.

Offside Rear Lower rear silencer metal mounting corroded through,only supported by rubber rear mount.

Fail 12 Sep 2016 23,519 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both headlights low aim.Interior adjuster reset and headlights aim also reset. (1.8)

Rear both rear outer seats/seatbelts have not been checked due to childs seats fitted.

Offside Rear Lower rear silencer metal mounting corroded through,only supported by rubber rear mount.

Pass 7 Sep 2015 17,461 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 17,461 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 YVM is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YVM, 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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YX62 YVM is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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