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EA62 DXG

2012 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

84,503 mi
Last recorded84,503 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA62 DXG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 84,503 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 84,395 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 77,683 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 77,561 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 70,400 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 63,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 61,106 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 61,098 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in excess of requirements deep enough to reach ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2020 58,455 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 56,363 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 52,426 miles

BACK BOX EXHAUST HANGER HAS SNAPPED OFF.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF TYRE EXCESSIVELY WORN ON BOTH EDGES,CLOSE TO CORDS.(195-55X16V) (5.2.3 (e))

SHOWING SIGN OF COOLANT LEAK.

Fail 4 Oct 2018 52,426 miles

BACK BOX EXHAUST HANGER HAS SNAPPED OFF.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF TYRE EXCESSIVELY WORN ON BOTH EDGES,CLOSE TO CORDS.(195-55X16V) (5.2.3 (e))

SHOWING SIGN OF COOLANT LEAK.

Pass 17 Nov 2017 46,367 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 40,712 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 40,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 34,571 miles

nail in o/s/f tyre

o/s wiper blade smearing

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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EA62 DXG is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EA62 DXG, 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 EA62 DXG registered?

EA62 DXG is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 November 2012.

Is EA62 DXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA62 DXG shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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