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CE62 XNS

2012 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,076 mi
Last recorded79,076 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE62 XNS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 11 Feb 2025 79,076 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 74,731 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front bumper has damage

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 70,880 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ mounting area (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 66,216 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Inner Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Outer Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 61,337 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 57,552 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 44,905 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 31,872 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wiper deteriated

Pass 10 Jan 2017 19,962 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

wiring harness hanging by rear exhaust silencer

Pass 26 Jan 2016 6,691 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 5,974 miles

rear exhaust bracket snapped but exhaust is secure

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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CE62 XNS is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CE62 XNS, 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 CE62 XNS registered?

CE62 XNS is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 October 2012.

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