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EA62 FPP

2012 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,713 mi
Last recorded101,713 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA62 FPP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 101,713 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 98,013 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 98,012 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working BULB BLOWN (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 92,589 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 86,722 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside & offside rear direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 79,616 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 79,616 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 72,190 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 65,953 miles

Rear brake discs & pads worn

Fail 19 Jun 2020 65,953 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear brake discs & pads worn

Pass 5 Jun 2019 58,207 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 54,413 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 49,379 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 49,376 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 44,164 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 37,542 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 FPP is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EA62 FPP, 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 FPP is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 November 2012.

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