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YY62 BVX

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

136,408 mi
Last recorded136,408 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 136,408 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 128,174 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight unbody corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2024 127,802 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight unbody corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 114,328 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 102,154 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 91,421 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 84,169 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 71,187 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 71,187 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 57,053 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 57,053 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 47,511 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 33,856 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 BVX is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 BVX, 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 BVX registered?

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

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