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DG62 DZV

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

39,094 mi
Last recorded39,094 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG62 DZV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 39,094 miles

Coolant low

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect on both front shock absorbers (5.3.2 (d))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension arms all bushes are cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 38,212 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both o/s and n/s front bottom arms rear bushes are worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 35,682 miles

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

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

exhaust hangers corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2023 35,682 miles

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

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

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

exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2022 28,974 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust hangers corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2022 28,974 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust hangers corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 21,932 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

offside and nearside front brake discs corroded on inner faces

rear exhaust hangers corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2021 21,932 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

offside and nearside front brake discs corroded on inner faces

rear exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2020 17,955 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 29 Oct 2019 15,057 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 14,992 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 14,580 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 13,844 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 12,426 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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DG62 DZV is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DG62 DZV, 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 DG62 DZV registered?

DG62 DZV is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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