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AF62 UVG

2012 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,139 mi
Last recorded126,139 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 UVG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 126,139 miles

No recordable diesel smoke emissions noted

Pass 23 Sep 2025 123,974 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 123,971 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Oct 2024 116,118 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 106,925 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 98,664 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 89,974 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 89,974 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective mount broken away (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth on limit,inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 80,330 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 67,501 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 55,350 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 41,288 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 31,673 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 18,705 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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AF62 UVG 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 85.7%.

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 AF62 UVG, 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 AF62 UVG registered?

AF62 UVG is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 October 2012.

Is AF62 UVG safe to buy?

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