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DA62 HSJ

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

32,242 mi
Last recorded32,242 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA62 HSJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 32,242 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 31,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre depth 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre depth 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre depth 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 29,416 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 29,416 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 27,114 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2022 27,113 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 25,490 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 24,110 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 22,894 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 21,177 miles

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

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

advise rear exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2017 19,071 miles

Rear exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2016 16,297 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 11,423 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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DA62 HSJ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 DA62 HSJ, 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 DA62 HSJ registered?

DA62 HSJ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 November 2012.

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