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AO62 DWK

2012 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,308 mi
Last recorded86,308 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 DWK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 86,308 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Aug 2025 86,295 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 78,152 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 69,153 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Oct 2022 69,153 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 64,242 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 64,242 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 58,401 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 58,401 miles

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 May 2019 46,580 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 35,511 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 35,511 miles

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

Rear rear tyres perishing in tread & sidewalls

Pass 19 Sep 2017 32,414 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 26,066 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 20,139 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 DWK is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 DWK, 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 DWK registered?

AO62 DWK is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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