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DY62 FZS

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

57,299 mi
Last recorded57,299 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY62 FZS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 57,299 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 56,327 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 55,170 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 52,830 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 52,827 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 50,437 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 48,001 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 43,884 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 39,157 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 524,889 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 28,206 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres badly perished in the sidewall

rear wiper split and does not clear window.

Fail 24 Aug 2016 28,206 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres badly perished in the sidewall

rear wiper split and does not clear window.

Pass 26 Aug 2015 21,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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 FZS is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel 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 FZS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY62 FZS registered?

DY62 FZS is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 September 2012.

Is DY62 FZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY62 FZS 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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