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AF62 ZTL

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

95,480 mi
Last recorded95,480 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 ZTL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 95,480 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2025 95,480 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 89,243 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Light unit loose

Fail 29 Nov 2024 89,227 miles

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

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Light unit loose

Pass 20 Dec 2023 83,246 miles

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

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

damage to screen

Fail 19 Dec 2023 83,255 miles

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

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

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

damage to screen

Pass 21 Dec 2022 76,644 miles

damage to front screen / o/s/r tyre perishing / slight corrosion on front discs / slight play in n/s track rod end / slight wear on inner edge front tyres

Fail 21 Dec 2022 76,644 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

damage to front screen / o/s/r tyre perishing / slight corrosion on front discs / slight play in n/s track rod end / slight wear on inner edge front tyres

Pass 18 Nov 2021 69,518 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 69,518 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

slight travel on handbrake

steel wheel fitted on n/s/r

Pass 19 Nov 2020 61,574 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both rear tyres perishing bad adv replace

Fail 19 Nov 2020 61,574 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both rear tyres perishing bad adv replace

Pass 11 Apr 2019 50,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear nsr wheel slight bind

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

Fail 11 Apr 2019 50,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear nsr wheel slight bind

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

Pass 14 May 2018 44,066 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin aprox 2mm

Pass 5 May 2017 38,360 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 38,360 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 27,549 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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AF62 ZTL is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 ZTL, 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 ZTL registered?

AF62 ZTL is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 September 2012.

Is AF62 ZTL safe to buy?

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