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SG62 DFP

2012 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

88,365 mi
Last recorded88,365 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG62 DFP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 88,365 miles

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

lower rear engine mountings bush worn .

Fail 5 Dec 2024 88,363 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim too low Nearside and Offside front (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre lower on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside rear tyres lower on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

lower rear engine mountings bush worn .

Pass 13 Nov 2023 76,067 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 76,067 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 70,714 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 64,792 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 59,288 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 55,448 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 49,176 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 43,423 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 38,367 miles

brakets on exhaust system broken x2

Pass 17 Feb 2016 33,471 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 30,886 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

front wiper blades starting split

Pass 30 Jun 2015 30,886 miles

front wiper blades starting split

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 DFP is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 DFP, 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 DFP registered?

SG62 DFP is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 September 2012.

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The MOT history for SG62 DFP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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