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YY62 AEZ

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

42,382 mi
Last recorded42,382 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY62 AEZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 42,382 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 40,041 miles

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

Nearside CV gaiter perished

Pass 20 Sep 2023 38,115 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 38,115 miles

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached all 3 brackets corroded and broken off (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 36,180 miles

exhaust brackets corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2022 36,180 miles

Nearside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

exhaust brackets corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2021 34,144 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 34,144 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 32,523 miles

exhaust bracket`s corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2020 32,523 miles

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

exhaust bracket`s corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2019 29,489 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 24,686 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Pass 26 Sep 2017 22,091 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 18,894 miles

Front EXHAUST BRACKET PARTLY ADRIFT,SYSTEM SECURE

Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SURFACE CORROSION (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 14,900 miles

rear brake discs badly pittered&corroded.

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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YY62 AEZ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YY62 AEZ, 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 YY62 AEZ registered?

YY62 AEZ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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