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DY62 FUV

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,363 mi
Last recorded128,363 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY62 FUV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 128,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower corner chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 119,822 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 111,780 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2023 111,780 miles

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 102,190 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 91,666 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 91,627 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cut and cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 81,814 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer mounting brackets rusted and weak (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 81,814 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed deeply cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer mounting brackets rusted and weak (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 72,482 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 60,874 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2017 48,356 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

front tyres nearly bald on edges

rear tyre sidewalls cracked

Pass 23 Jan 2017 40,584 miles

centre exhaust mount broken off exhaust

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection off some components

Pass 28 Jan 2016 30,483 miles

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection off some components

Pass 26 Sep 2015 27,626 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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DY62 FUV 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 80%.

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 DY62 FUV, 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 DY62 FUV registered?

DY62 FUV is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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