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YY62 AHG

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

84,797 mi
Last recorded84,797 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY62 AHG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 84,797 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 81,112 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2024 81,106 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Swept Area in Poor Condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Uneven Application (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 76,655 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))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 76,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 71,705 miles

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

Front Tyre's Wearing Edges

Fail 14 Dec 2022 71,705 miles

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

Front Tyre's Wearing Edges

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 65,102 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 65,095 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 62,178 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2020 62,178 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 58,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2018 51,907 miles

Rear Tyres cracking 195/55/16

Pass 15 Nov 2017 41,516 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 41,516 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 2 Sep 2016 27,985 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 27,985 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55/16 Michelin (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 18,112 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 18,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)

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 AHG is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 AHG, 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 AHG registered?

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

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