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SH62 CHL

2012 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

92,399 mi
Last recorded92,399 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH62 CHL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 92,399 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 88,430 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective 1 x bracket adrift (6.1.2 (a))

Rear unableto check rear seats&seat belts due floor modification in rear

Fail 3 Feb 2025 88,430 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective 1 x bracket adrift (6.1.2 (a))

Rear unableto check rear seats&seat belts due floor modification in rear

Pass 30 Jan 2024 83,635 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 68,892 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 54,928 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 42,539 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 42,539 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 39,376 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 34,866 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 29,771 miles

Front tyres getting low on tread depth

Fail 16 Oct 2017 29,771 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 24,979 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 19,250 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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SH62 CHL 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 SH62 CHL, 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 SH62 CHL registered?

SH62 CHL is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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The MOT history for SH62 CHL 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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