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AX62 HPF

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

90,017 mi
Last recorded90,017 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX62 HPF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 90,017 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 86,093 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Starting to weep grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 25 Sep 2024 86,093 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Starting to weep grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 15 Sep 2023 79,689 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 79,688 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2022 76,614 miles

Engine MIL operating as required however central digital display still indicates a malfunction

Nearside & Offside Rear axle mounting bushes deteriorated

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

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords All tyres - Deep cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 76,614 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside & Offside Rear axle mounting bushes deteriorated

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

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords All tyres - Deep cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 74,950 miles

All tyres - Deep cuts in tread areas

Fail 9 Sep 2021 74,950 miles

All tyres - Deep cuts in tread areas

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 73,995 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 73,995 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 69,139 miles

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

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rear have several cuts in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 69,138 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rear have several cuts in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 57,825 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2018 57,825 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight. (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 48,741 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 48,741 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 38,145 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 38,145 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 26,251 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 26,251 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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AX62 HPF is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 AX62 HPF, 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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AX62 HPF is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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