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AD62 ADV

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

57,006 mi
Last recorded57,006 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD62 ADV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 57,006 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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Pass 20 Aug 2024 52,907 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 52,907 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 48,704 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 48,703 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 45,170 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 45,170 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 40,892 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 40,892 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 37,964 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 33,252 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 25,998 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 192,800 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 11,209 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 8,964 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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AD62 ADV is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AD62 ADV, 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 AD62 ADV registered?

AD62 ADV is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is AD62 ADV safe to buy?

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