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DY62 FUG

2012 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

85,659 mi
Last recorded85,659 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY62 FUG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 85,659 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2025 85,659 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 84,054 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil sump porous and slight leak

Fail 5 Nov 2024 84,054 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil sump porous and slight leak

Pass 2 Nov 2023 79,405 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective front down pipe bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Coolant leak from back of engine ()

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive from oil sump. oil sump porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2023 79,403 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective front down pipe bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Coolant leak from back of engine ()

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive from oil sump. oil sump porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 74,011 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 74,009 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 69,004 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 61,190 miles

Both outer cv gaiters clips close to braking ?

Exhaust back box metal mounting very corroded

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively a bit (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured pale (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front strut bearing a bit rough?

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively a bit ? (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play on limit (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre flat ?

Fail 9 Nov 2020 61,190 miles

Both outer cv gaiters clips close to braking ?

Exhaust back box metal mounting very corroded

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively a bit (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim too low both been reset (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured pale (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front strut bearing a bit rough?

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively a bit ? (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play on limit (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre flat ?

Pass 25 Sep 2019 59,111 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2019 59,111 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 58,517 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 58,517 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 51,476 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 40,725 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Sep 2015 29,040 miles

Front tyres 2.mm approx

Fail 17 Sep 2015 29,040 miles

Front tyres 2.mm approx

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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DY62 FUG is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 DY62 FUG, 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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DY62 FUG is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 September 2012.

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