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MK62 CRJ

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

52,375 mi
Last recorded52,375 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK62 CRJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 52,375 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 52,375 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 48,026 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 48,026 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 42,687 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2023 42,687 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 37,073 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 33,307 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2021 33,307 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 28,400 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 20,349 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 14,502 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

all four tyres perishing, cracked in tread

Pass 4 Sep 2017 10,247 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 7,676 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 5,624 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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MK62 CRJ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue 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 MK62 CRJ, 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 MK62 CRJ registered?

MK62 CRJ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is MK62 CRJ safe to buy?

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