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MK62 EAE

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,268 mi
Last recorded65,268 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK62 EAE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 65,268 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 65,268 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 54,955 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 54,955 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 45,697 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 40,142 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 40,142 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 35,459 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 35,459 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 32,881 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 30,341 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 27,212 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 27,212 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 23,731 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 19,931 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 13,274 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 11,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 21 Jul 2015 11,628 miles

Slight bind on rear brakes

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 EAE is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 EAE, 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 EAE registered?

MK62 EAE is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is MK62 EAE safe to buy?

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