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SW62 CYU

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

109,041 mi
Last recorded109,041 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 109,041 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 109,041 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 100,265 miles

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

Rear All rear seat belts not checked due to seat cover

Fail 7 Nov 2022 100,265 miles

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

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

Rear All rear seat belts not checked due to seat cover

Pass 23 Nov 2021 92,228 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 92,228 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear heat-shield insecure

Pass 4 Nov 2020 86,009 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 86,009 miles

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

Alternator belt cracked

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 80,665 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 72,232 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2018 72,136 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 64,425 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 51,997 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 39,382 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 CYU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CYU, 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 CYU registered?

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

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