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PJ62 AOY

2012 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,534 mi
Last recorded49,534 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ62 AOY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 49,534 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 48,879 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 47,117 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 47,043 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2023 44,500 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 41,154 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2021 38,061 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 35,267 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 31,720 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2018 26,761 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 16 May 2018 26,761 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rear bracket detached (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 May 2017 20,172 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 13,946 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 13,376 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 13,376 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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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PJ62 AOY is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PJ62 AOY, 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 PJ62 AOY registered?

PJ62 AOY is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 December 2012.

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