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YY62 BWH

2012 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

100,633 mi
Last recorded100,633 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY62 BWH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 100,633 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin On limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 90,495 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Apr 2025 90,495 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 78,365 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 69,552 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 69,552 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 65,059 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 61,513 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 59,521 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2020 59,521 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 54,352 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 54,352 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 49,939 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 44,838 miles

Although the rear valance now appears secure following repairs, the join from boot floor and valance is not ideal, and although not a failure on the mot scheme it still ""Doesnt look right"" and advise further attention.

Nearside front non mandatory fog lamp not working.

No diesel smoke detected.

Rear wiper operates with brake lights.

Fail 30 Jan 2017 44,830 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Central Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Rear valance damaged, impact bars not fully secured. (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside front non mandatory fog lamp not working.

No diesel smoke detected.

Rear wiper operates with brake lights.

Pass 22 Sep 2015 35,096 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 35,096 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 BWH is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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