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ML62 UPM

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

115,000 mi
Last recorded115,000 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML62 UPM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 115,000 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 115,000 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 67,178 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 67,178 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 61,912 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 61,912 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 56,528 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 56,528 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 52,048 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 52,048 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 488,916 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 48,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 42,258 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Broken rear mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 35,806 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 6 Dec 2016 29,173 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts close to limit (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 6 Dec 2016 29,173 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket infront of silencer broken (7.1.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts close to limit (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 20,835 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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ML62 UPM is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 UPM, 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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ML62 UPM is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 October 2012.

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