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MF62 SYX

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

164,864 mi
Last recorded164,864 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 164,864 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 154,056 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 143,150 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear EXHAUST BRAKET DETERIORATED

Fail 10 Apr 2024 143,150 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps N/S & O/S (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear EXHAUST BRAKET DETERIORATED

Pass 5 Apr 2023 130,015 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 114,090 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 100,777 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 21 Aug 2020 99,642 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 99,642 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside and nearside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 90,859 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))

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 29 Aug 2018 70,194 miles

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

Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 48,677 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 24,825 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 9,732 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 SYX is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MF62 SYX, 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 SYX registered?

MF62 SYX is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 November 2012.

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