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MK62 DZO

2012 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,550 mi
Last recorded82,550 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK62 DZO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 82,550 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective front bracket 75% insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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 o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 18 Dec 2023 76,842 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2023 76,841 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 70,744 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 20 Dec 2022 70,743 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 16 Dec 2021 65,174 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre punctured ()

centre exhaust mounting corroded and loose

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 16 Dec 2021 65,171 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre punctured ()

centre exhaust mounting corroded and loose

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 10 Dec 2020 60,094 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 54,077 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 44,650 miles

Nearside Front tyre damaged on outer wall

Fail 17 Dec 2018 44,649 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front tyre damaged on outer wall

Pass 23 Dec 2017 35,601 miles

rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 23 Dec 2017 35,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords large blade in tread (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/f tyre low tread/perishing

o/s/r tyre perishing

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 4 Aug 2016 21,919 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 14,816 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 DZO is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DZO, 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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MK62 DZO is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 October 2012.

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