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MV62 JWZ

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

86,764 mi
Last recorded86,764 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV62 JWZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 86,764 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened multiple (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened multiple (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front coil spring slightly fouling body when vehicle is jacked up .

Pass 9 Jul 2025 82,735 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 79,996 miles

Covers fitted concealing some components .

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offside rear . (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55x16 . (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 76,022 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

centre and rear exhaust mounts corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2023 76,022 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

centre and rear exhaust mounts corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2022 70,964 miles

Covers fitted concealing some components .

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn close to limit around inside edges . 195/55x16 . (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 65,633 miles

Covers fitted concealing some components .

Rear Exhaust corroded .

Fail 23 Sep 2021 65,633 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Covers fitted concealing some components .

Rear Exhaust corroded .

Pass 7 Oct 2020 61,220 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 61,220 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 56,642 miles

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

exhaust corroding

Pass 22 Sep 2018 51,397 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 46,535 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 14 Sep 2017 46,535 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 12 Sep 2016 42,682 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

drivers floor mat close to steering column universal joint

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre scuffed on outer wall

offside rear tyre cracking

rear wiper blade split

Fail 12 Sep 2016 42,682 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

drivers floor mat close to steering column universal joint

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre scuffed on outer wall

offside rear tyre cracking

rear wiper blade split

Pass 9 Sep 2015 37,866 miles

front exhaust bracket broken

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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MV62 JWZ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MV62 JWZ, 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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MV62 JWZ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 September 2012.

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