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FG62 CJO

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

65,307 mi
Last recorded65,307 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG62 CJO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 65,307 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 58,715 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2023 52,426 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 52,426 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 46,003 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 45,570 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 43,480 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2020 43,480 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 41,683 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 41,637 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust hanger broken

Pass 19 Oct 2018 38,683 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres 2mm and cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 38,683 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding both rear brakes binding causing un-even pad wear. (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm approx. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres 2mm and cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 35,178 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 28,830 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 20,795 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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FG62 CJO is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver 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 FG62 CJO, 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 FG62 CJO registered?

FG62 CJO is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 November 2012.

Is FG62 CJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG62 CJO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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