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ML62 TPU

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

182,443 mi
Last recorded182,443 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML62 TPU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 182,443 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2023 182,443 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 161,583 miles

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

Exhaust brackets corroded away but secure

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small pinhole and perishing in boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush worn & perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2022 161,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust brackets corroded away but secure

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small pinhole and perishing in boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush worn & perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 138,874 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight perishing in Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 122,578 miles

'Engine Fault' displayed on centre display during start up but no eml displayed once running

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn smooth and at 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn smooth and at 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 109,729 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 109,101 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2018 109,100 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 91,040 miles

Offside Rear Tyre Cracked

Offside Front Tyre Cracked

Emissions Too Clean Not Detected

Nearside Front Tyre Cracked

Nearside Rear Tyre Cracked

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Under Side Components

Windscreen Damaged Outwith Sweep Area

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer Edge Badly Feathered (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer Edge Badly Feathered (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Dec 2017 91,040 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Emissions Too Clean Not Detected

Nearside Front Tyre Cracked

Nearside Rear Tyre Cracked

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre Cracked

Offside Rear Tyre Cracked

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Under Side Components

Windscreen Damaged Outwith Sweep Area

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer Edge Badly Feathered (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer Edge Badly Feathered (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 68,832 miles

Emissions Too Clean Not Detected

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Under Side Components

Pass 12 Dec 2015 47,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Dec 2015 47,747 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front (3.5.1i)

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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ML62 TPU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ML62 TPU, 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 ML62 TPU registered?

ML62 TPU is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 December 2012.

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