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AF62 XPW

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

149,749 mi
Last recorded149,749 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 XPW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 149,749 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2025 149,749 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 141,652 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened Needs changing asap (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Needs changing asap (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2024 141,642 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened Needs changing asap (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Needs changing asap (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 134,973 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 134,972 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 123,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 113,065 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 113,065 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 104,325 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 96,173 miles

Rear Rear exhaust, underbody, heatshield missing 2 fixings but secure at time of test/not likely to become detached.

Rear Rear most exhaust bracket, from back box to body support, rusting/corroding but secure at time of test.

Fail 19 Aug 2019 96,173 miles

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

Rear Rear exhaust, underbody, heatshield missing 2 fixings but secure at time of test/not likely to become detached.

Rear Rear most exhaust bracket, from back box to body support, rusting/corroding but secure at time of test.

Pass 16 Aug 2018 130,588 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 107,032 miles

exhaust hangers corroding: system secure at time of inspection

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both ns and os inner faces (3.5.1i)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both slightly (3.7.B.3)

sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 24 Aug 2016 55,535 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively 30KgF total (3.7.B.3)

exhaust hangers corroding: system secure at time of inspection

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 14 Sep 2015 43,250 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively slightly (3.7.B.3)

rear exhaust hanger corroded

undercarriage trays / heat shields / engine covers / component covers limiting access to prescribed areas and or items

Fail 10 Sep 2015 43,096 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating fluctuating 40-50KgF (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust hanger corroded

undercarriage trays / heat shields / engine covers / component covers limiting access to prescribed areas and or items

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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AF62 XPW is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc 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 AF62 XPW, 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 AF62 XPW registered?

AF62 XPW is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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