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DY62 FZA

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

40,121 mi
Last recorded40,121 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY62 FZA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 40,121 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear bracket missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 38,904 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 37,514 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 36,468 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 35,328 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 35,328 miles

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

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

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure ALL 4 perishing cracking around tread/ cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2020 34,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 . 8 mm outer tyre wallperished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm outer tyre wall perished 1955516 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 32,276 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All showing signs of perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 29,459 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 26,637 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 26,637 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 23,232 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 20,069 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 FZA is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DY62 FZA, 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 FZA registered?

DY62 FZA is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 September 2012.

Is DY62 FZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY62 FZA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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