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DA62 RCZ

2012 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

87,321 mi
Last recorded87,321 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA62 RCZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 87,321 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2025 87,320 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 81,259 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 76,158 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose about to fall off (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both. 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 69,279 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 67,003 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 65,285 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 51,678 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 47,870 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 47,870 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 42,687 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 42,687 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65/16 (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 31,057 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 RCZ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RCZ, 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 RCZ registered?

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

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