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EY62 HNW

2012 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,960 mi
Last recorded130,960 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY62 HNW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 130,960 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 May 2026 130,567 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 121,876 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 May 2025 121,740 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside 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 22 May 2024 69,182 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 63,338 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 63,338 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 52,932 miles

Nail in tyre N/S AND O/S REARS AND O/S/F

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 44,747 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 39,278 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONTS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 33,118 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 33,118 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure BOLTS LOOSE (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 28,888 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 23,219 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 17,145 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 15,469 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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EY62 HNW is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel 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 EY62 HNW, 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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EY62 HNW is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 September 2012.

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