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DY62 FZJ

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

113,306 mi
Last recorded113,306 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY62 FZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 113,306 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner anti roll bar bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arm rear bushes coming unbonded/perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

screws found in both rear tyres.

Fail 8 Oct 2025 113,306 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working both front side lights not working. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both front track rod ends worn. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner anti roll bar bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arm rear bushes coming unbonded/perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

screws in both rear tyres.

Pass 1 Oct 2024 99,269 miles

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

rear heat shield loose.

Fail 1 Oct 2024 99,269 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both rear coil springs broken. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working front washers. (3.5 (a))

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

rear heat shield loose.

Pass 4 Oct 2023 89,113 miles

screw in o/s rear tyre tread repairable.

Fail 21 Sep 2023 89,109 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated and noisy. (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres below legal limit. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

screw in o/s rear tyre tread repairable.

Pass 22 Sep 2022 78,447 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators starting to go white. (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 78,416 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light not working. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear number plate lamps not working. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators starting to go white. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 69,945 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 69,945 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear tyres heavily cracked and perished on outer side walls and cords can be seen. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective and rear. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 64,379 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre outer side walls heavily perished and cracked, tread deth on 2mm. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 64,379 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working both rear. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre outer side walls heavily perished and cracked, tread deth on 2mm. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 60,073 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 54,323 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

both rear tyres perishing/cracking.

Fail 17 Sep 2018 54,323 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

both rear tyres perishing/cracking.

Pass 22 Sep 2017 48,037 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 42,490 miles

Both rear tyres have perished slightly and started to crack.

Pass 7 Sep 2015 34,209 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 34,209 miles

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

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 FZJ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel 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 FZJ, 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 FZJ registered?

DY62 FZJ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 September 2012.

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