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SG62 DDZ

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,900 mi
Last recorded40,900 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG62 DDZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 40,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes starting to perish and crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 40,608 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive bottom radiator hose seeping due to damaged clip (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight seepage at sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 40,608 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive bottom radiator hose seeping due to damaged clip (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight seepage at sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 40,399 miles

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

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

off side rear tyre has cracking to both sidewall &tread areas

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2022 40,141 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 39,835 miles

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

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

near side rear tyre has cracking to both sidewall and tread areas

off side rear tyre has cracking to both sidewall and tread areas

Fail 22 Dec 2021 39,835 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

near side rear tyre has cracking to both sidewall and tread areas

off side rear tyre has cracking to both sidewall and tread areas

Pass 11 Dec 2020 39,594 miles

both rear tyres has cracking at tread areas

Pass 11 Dec 2019 39,374 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 39,139 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 38,866 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 38,866 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported front backbox mount (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 38,366 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs on inner braking surfaces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also balding on inner and outer shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also balding on inner and outer shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust hanger corroded off before silencer

Pass 5 May 2016 28,693 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 23,562 miles

Nearside Rear tyre carcking in tread - no cord

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread - no cord

Fail 9 Sep 2015 23,562 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported at rear (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre carcking in tread - no cord

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread - no cord

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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SG62 DDZ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SG62 DDZ, 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 SG62 DDZ registered?

SG62 DDZ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2012.

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