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YY62 OEW

2012 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

96,755 mi
Last recorded96,755 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 96,755 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2026 96,742 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 92,052 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Hanger Half Not Attached (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer Hanger Not Attached (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 87,120 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 80,019 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 80,019 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 79,711 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 77,661 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 75,096 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 75,080 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 71,754 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 61,656 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 35,255 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 OEW is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OEW, 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 OEW registered?

YY62 OEW is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 December 2012.

Is YY62 OEW safe to buy?

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