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YY62 AFV

2012 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

129,088 mi
Last recorded129,088 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY62 AFV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 129,088 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 122,446 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush/bearing slightly worn (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/worn outer/damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and 3mm and damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play alot play but not considered excessive (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 103,583 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Sep 2023 103,583 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Sep 2022 87,623 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 87,623 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 70,064 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre smooth on inner edge and tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre smooth on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn smooth on outer edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 70,064 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre smooth on inner edge and tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre smooth on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn smooth on outer edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 58,999 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 49,730 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 39,325 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 28,473 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 19,168 miles

Front exhaust bracket rusting away from pipe.

Fail 14 Sep 2015 13,501 miles

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken away from pipe.

Pass 14 Sep 2015 13,501 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broken away from pipe.

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 AFV is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Beige 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 AFV, 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 YY62 AFV registered?

YY62 AFV is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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