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FY62 CXZ

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

79,029 mi
Last recorded79,029 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 CXZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 79,029 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 70,550 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 59,450 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 48,104 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some underside components

Fail 17 Oct 2022 48,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner edge reaching to centre three quarter (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner edge reaching to centre three quarter (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some underside components

Pass 20 Oct 2021 37,062 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 37,062 miles

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened ALL(4) FOUR (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 34,923 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 32,173 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 32,173 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 28,676 miles

exhaust brackets corroded but exhaust not insecure

Pass 28 Sep 2017 24,421 miles

exhaust mountings corroded, but exhaust not insecure

Pass 21 Sep 2016 16,814 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 16,814 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 12,214 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 12,210 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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FY62 CXZ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FY62 CXZ, 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 FY62 CXZ registered?

FY62 CXZ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 October 2012.

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