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CP62 DZL

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,045 mi
Last recorded91,045 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP62 DZL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 91,045 miles

exhaust system corroded

rear subframe and suspension corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2025 91,024 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

exhaust system corroded

rear subframe and suspension corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2024 88,874 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Nov 2024 88,874 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185 65 15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Nov 2023 86,536 miles

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

both rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2022 84,239 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 82,714 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 82,714 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 81,318 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))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 79,582 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 74,548 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 64,302 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 50,204 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 41,996 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 36,664 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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CP62 DZL is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CP62 DZL, 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 CP62 DZL registered?

CP62 DZL is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 November 2012.

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