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MF62 SYZ

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

59,591 mi
Last recorded59,591 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF62 SYZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 59,591 miles

Exhaust brackets corroded

Exhaust system deteriorated

Nearside Mirror loose

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 58,856 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Nearside Mirror slightly loose

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

Oil leak from sump area

Pass 12 Oct 2023 58,059 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive At sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 56,998 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive At sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 56,041 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 21 Oct 2020 54,578 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 51,784 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 51,784 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 45,954 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack in sidewalls

N/s door mirror slightly loose

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Nov 2018 45,954 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack in sidewalls

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

N/s door mirror slightly loose

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 39,841 miles

n\s\f tyre tread low.

oil cap missing.

Pass 24 Oct 2016 33,822 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 1.6 mm (185/65/15 h (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 28,255 miles

Nearside Front tyre breadth of tread has worn down to 2.28 mm (4.1E.1)

Offside Front tyre breadth of tread has worn down to 2.71 mm (4.1E.1)

Fail 24 Oct 2015 28,234 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid No pump operation (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid No pump operation (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre breadth of tread has worn down to 2.28 mm (4.1E.1)

Offside Front tyre breadth of tread has worn down to 2.71 mm (4.1E.1)

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 SYZ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SYZ, 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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MF62 SYZ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 October 2012.

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