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CP62 OSZ

2012 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

103,623 mi
Last recorded103,623 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP62 OSZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 103,623 miles

FRONT TYRES STARTED TO FEATHER ON EDGE

SURFACE CORROSION TO REAR AXLE

Pass 18 Nov 2024 97,772 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 97,772 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2023 91,709 miles

REAR AXLE AND MOUNTS CORRODED

Fail 4 Dec 2023 91,709 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn X2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm X2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

REAR AXLE AND MOUNTS CORRODED

Pass 6 Dec 2022 84,652 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 84,609 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 74,819 miles

rear axle corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2020 64,392 miles

NO emission results due to LOW emitting engine

Rear tyres perished

Fail 25 Nov 2020 64,390 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror surround missing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

NO emission results due to LOW emitting engine

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

Rear tyres perished

Pass 13 May 2019 46,165 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 45,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2018 30,351 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 30,351 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported and rear brackets broken off (7.1.1)

Pass 12 May 2017 20,248 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 18,399 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 14,048 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 OSZ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CP62 OSZ, 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 OSZ registered?

CP62 OSZ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 December 2012.

Is CP62 OSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP62 OSZ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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