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YY62 OEB

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

104,231 mi
Last recorded104,231 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY62 OEB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 104,231 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 102,843 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 100,375 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))

Pass 27 May 2020 94,359 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 May 2020 94,359 miles

Exhaust system insecure front and rear mountings missing. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 82,353 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 82,353 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 68,575 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 49,135 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn/lipped

mounting broken off in front of rear silencer

Fail 4 Apr 2017 49,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre run soft worn on shoulders down to cords (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre run soft shoulders worn to cords (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working sidelamp (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump not working? (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn/lipped

mounting broken off in front of rear silencer

Pass 22 Mar 2016 25,256 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 25,256 miles

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 24,689 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 OEB is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OEB, 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 OEB is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 December 2012.

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