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PO62 ZSW

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

98,303 mi
Last recorded98,303 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO62 ZSW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 98,303 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 95,879 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 86,241 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 74,884 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 73,935 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 72,064 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 72,063 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 67,655 miles

front strut top mountings noisy on lock to lock check

front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 16 May 2019 60,515 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 48,966 miles

O/S/F TYRE WORN INNER EDGE

ONE OF REAR EXHAUST MOUNTINGS BROKEN

PART OF FRONT EXHAUST MOUNTING BROKEN

Pass 10 May 2017 38,410 miles

front and rear exhaust mountings starting to deteriorate

nearside front tyre outer wall scuffed

nearside rear tyre starting to deteriorate

offside rear tyre starting to deteriorate

Pass 17 May 2016 32,319 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 27,449 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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PO62 ZSW is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 PO62 ZSW, 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 PO62 ZSW registered?

PO62 ZSW is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 October 2012.

Is PO62 ZSW safe to buy?

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