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DG62 FPU

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

189,320 mi
Last recorded189,320 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG62 FPU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 189,320 miles

GENERAL CORROSION

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened BEARING MOUNT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 189,317 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested INOPRATIVE (4.1.2 (b))

GENERAL CORROSION

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened BEARING MOUNT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 170,238 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 170,238 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 146,042 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 146,040 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 121,029 miles

Drivers door mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 94,778 miles

Center exhaust hanger bracket broken

Pass 28 Aug 2020 73,122 miles

Center rear exhaust hanger bracket broken

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2020 73,119 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Center rear exhaust hanger bracket broken

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2019 60,572 miles

Front exhaust hanger bracket broken(exhaust still supported

Pass 10 Sep 2018 40,188 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 35,103 miles

centre exhaust mounting bracket partially corroded/broken

front brake discs slightly deteriorated on inner face

Pass 24 Oct 2016 30,026 miles

centre exhaust mounting bracket corroded/broken

Pass 17 Nov 2015 27,946 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 FPU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DG62 FPU, 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 FPU registered?

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

Is DG62 FPU safe to buy?

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