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EA62 FPJ

2012 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

51,899 mi
Last recorded51,899 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA62 FPJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 51,899 miles

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside drive shaft seal leaking

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 50,767 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 49,576 miles

Front foglights not working

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 49,576 miles

Front foglights not working

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 46,986 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 44,181 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 44,086 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid bulbs fitted to non hid lamps (4.1.4 (c))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 41,020 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 37,218 miles

Offside head lamp aim is just inside limit

Fail 30 Sep 2019 37,217 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside head lamp aim is just inside limit

Pass 5 Oct 2018 33,024 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 33,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195-55-16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 27,996 miles

front inner pads worn

Pass 22 Aug 2016 19,514 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 13,552 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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EA62 FPJ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FPJ, 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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EA62 FPJ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 November 2012.

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