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YY62 BVC

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

155,969 mi
Last recorded155,969 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 155,969 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper (rear lamp cluster ingress of condensation not affecting light output)

Offside Rear Upper (Re-secured exhaust silencer heatshield)

Pass 15 Oct 2024 142,894 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 142,889 miles

Central Front Upper Exhaust system insecure (mounting bracket fractured) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (detected on shaker plates) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Position lamp not working (replaced bulb) (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 130,929 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 117,645 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 117,645 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 108,015 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 97,504 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 88,883 miles

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 88,883 miles

Nearside Rear Upper All direction indicators incorrect colour slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (bulb incorrectly fitted) (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 79,025 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 64,004 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 49,308 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 35,051 miles

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 BVC is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue 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 YY62 BVC, 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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YY62 BVC is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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