2012 Citroen C3 1.6L Diesel · YC62 DYY
2012 Citroen C3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 16 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 59,068 miles. MOT valid until 09 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,068 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YC62 DYY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/12/2025
- 59,068 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YC62 DYY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Citroen C3 (YC62 DYY) between November 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
YC62 DYY Mileage History
- 01/11/202357,348 mi
- 02/11/202357,348 mi
- 07/11/202458,099 mi+751 mi
- 19/11/202458,121 mi+22 mi
- 10/12/202559,068 mi+947 mi
Average of roughly 816 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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