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AF62 ZZA

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

143,784 mi
Last recorded143,784 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 ZZA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 143,784 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 143,784 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 139,184 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 139,184 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush deteriorated causing slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 135,021 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 135,021 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 130,060 miles

Front lower arm bushes starting to split away

Slight cracking n/s/f tyre sidewall

Fail 27 Jun 2022 130,060 miles

Front lower arm bushes starting to split away

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

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

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

Slight cracking n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 9 Jul 2021 122,762 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Jul 2021 122,762 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 119,136 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 97,565 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 97,565 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 85,443 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 66,432 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 49,367 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 ZZA is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ZZA, 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 ZZA registered?

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

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