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YY62 UAT

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

84,239 mi
Last recorded84,239 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY62 UAT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 84,239 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 80,306 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2023 80,163 miles

Exhaust system insecure All Hangers (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 75,752 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Nov 2022 75,752 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 71,761 miles

Central exhaust bracket broken from pipe

Front exhaust bracket broken from pipe

Nearside Front inner wheel arch loose

Pass 14 Nov 2020 67,183 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 62,982 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 57,729 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 48,806 miles

both rear tyres age cracked

Fail 6 Nov 2017 48,806 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres age cracked

Pass 9 Nov 2016 38,995 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 27,241 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 UAT is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc 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 UAT, 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 UAT registered?

YY62 UAT is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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