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SY62 PXW

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

30,242 mi
Last recorded30,242 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY62 PXW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 30,242 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2025 30,242 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 27,053 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 27,053 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 25,060 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 23,031 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 20,845 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 19,590 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 17,840 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 17,840 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 14,843 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 14,843 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 12,129 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 9,000 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 9,000 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 5,808 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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SY62 PXW is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SY62 PXW, 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 SY62 PXW registered?

SY62 PXW is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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