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EO62 XZJ

2012 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

54,410 mi
Last recorded54,410 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO62 XZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 54,410 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

General surface corrosion under vehicle.

Fail 11 May 2026 54,410 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

General surface corrosion under vehicle.

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 51,838 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2024 39,479 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 34,841 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2022 33,054 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2021 31,068 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2020 29,423 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 27,210 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 24,580 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 21,624 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 18,550 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 18,207 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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EO62 XZJ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 EO62 XZJ, 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 EO62 XZJ registered?

EO62 XZJ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 September 2012.

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The MOT history for EO62 XZJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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