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CV62 ZRF

2012 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

100,037 mi
Last recorded100,037 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV62 ZRF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 100,037 miles

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

Slight noise from N/S/F suspension

Fail 28 Aug 2025 100,036 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged Screw has entered tyre sideways (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 25/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 92,707 miles

Centre exhaust mounting bracket corroded and broken

Pass 24 Aug 2023 85,248 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2023 85,248 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 78,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 78,948 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 69,123 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 62,802 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 55,727 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 47,454 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 44,486 miles

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

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 10 Jan 2018 44,486 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Jan 2017 38,070 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Jan 2017 38,070 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 21,417 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 20,192 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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CV62 ZRF 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 70.6%.

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 CV62 ZRF, 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 CV62 ZRF registered?

CV62 ZRF is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 October 2012.

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