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MK62 UPS

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,974 mi
Last recorded82,974 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK62 UPS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 82,974 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 78,450 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 73,376 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 66,848 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 61,130 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 61,130 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 56,603 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2020 49,763 miles

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

Offside 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))

Rear Rear Exhaust Bracket Broken

Fail 3 Aug 2020 49,734 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Rear Exhaust Bracket Broken

Pass 29 Jul 2019 42,578 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 34,220 miles

Exhaust hanger been fractured but has been repaired to a lower standard

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 25,781 miles

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

front & rear exhaust mountings weld snapped

Pass 10 Aug 2016 16,805 miles

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2015 8,218 miles

Nearside driveshaft seal leaking

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 UPS is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver 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 MK62 UPS, 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 UPS registered?

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

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