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SW62 CYP

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,005 mi
Last recorded94,005 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW62 CYP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 94,005 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2026 83,444 miles

Coolant low

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2026 83,444 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Coolant low

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 81,288 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 77,781 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 74,606 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 74,606 miles

Central Front Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 70,250 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2022 70,250 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 67,472 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inside of tread

Fail 26 Nov 2020 67,472 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

offside front tyre wearing on inside of tread

Pass 12 Nov 2019 65,427 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 58,539 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 47,601 miles

Central EXHAUST PIPE BRACKET WELD BROKE

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

Offside Rear TYRE CRACKING

Oil leak SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Pass 14 Nov 2016 36,374 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 25,734 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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SW62 CYP is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel 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 SW62 CYP, 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 SW62 CYP registered?

SW62 CYP is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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