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AO62 BCV

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,579 mi
Last recorded56,579 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 BCV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 56,579 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 52,131 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 48,066 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 48,066 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 41,262 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both also perished and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 37,950 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 34,088 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front bracket corroded and weak (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 31,639 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 27,601 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 4/5000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 23,977 miles

rear tyres perished and cracked

Fail 7 Mar 2018 23,977 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front bracket broken (7.1.1)

rear tyres perished and cracked

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 20,317 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 17,570 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 16,564 miles

bot rear tyres have stonecuts + nails in tread

front exhaust bracket corroding away

rear brakedisc faces corroding

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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AO62 BCV is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol 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 AO62 BCV, 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 AO62 BCV registered?

AO62 BCV is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 September 2012.

Is AO62 BCV safe to buy?

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