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DY62 FVO

2012 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,669 mi
Last recorded85,669 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY62 FVO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 85,669 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion on all prescribed areas, front/rear sub frames, all suspension and all brake compments

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2024 85,669 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion on all prescribed areas, front/rear sub frames, all suspension and all brake compments

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 81,770 miles

Corrosion on all prescribed areas, front/rear sub frames, all suspension and all brake components

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

Fail 17 Oct 2023 81,770 miles

Exhaust system insecure Front and rear brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Corrosion on all prescribed areas, front/rear sub frames, all suspension and all brake components

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 76,324 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 76,306 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both....Replacement recommended (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 71,267 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 71,267 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 68,893 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 65,275 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both....Replacement recommended (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 57,742 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 48,828 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade worn

Pass 12 Oct 2016 38,038 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55/16 81T (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55/16 81T (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 31,374 miles

under trays fitted

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 FVO is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FVO, 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 FVO registered?

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

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