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MF62 MPV

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

88,293 mi
Last recorded88,293 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF62 MPV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 88,293 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2024 87,411 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 86,967 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2024 86,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2023 78,242 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 78,238 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2022 69,672 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 69,671 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 60,639 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 503,702 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 53,702 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 46,965 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective securing bracket missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 46,965 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective securing bracket missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 39,325 miles

Rear tyres low to 1.6mm

Fail 3 Jan 2018 39,325 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear tyres low to 1.6mm

Pass 11 Jan 2017 33,219 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 30,893 miles

Offside Rear seat belt not tested due to child seat

Fail 30 Aug 2016 30,893 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear seat belt not tested due to child seat

Pass 7 Sep 2015 23,486 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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MF62 MPV is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MF62 MPV, 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 MF62 MPV registered?

MF62 MPV is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 September 2012.

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