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AO62 DWE

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,341 mi
Last recorded60,341 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 DWE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 60,341 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 55,742 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 55,742 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 51,714 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2024 51,714 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 48,796 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2023 48,784 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 46,102 miles

Offside drivers mirror body damaged

Pass 18 Oct 2021 36,171 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone/sat nav mount from windscreen/air freshener from interior mirror

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

Pass 18 Oct 2020 27,848 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 27,058 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 23,268 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear mount cracked (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2018 23,266 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Exhaust mounting defective rear mount cracked (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 19,932 miles

Rear exhaust mount broken at weld

Fail 4 Sep 2017 19,932 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Rear exhaust mount broken at weld

Pass 15 Sep 2016 16,167 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 16,166 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 12,268 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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AO62 DWE is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AO62 DWE, 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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AO62 DWE is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 September 2012.

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