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AO62 HLJ

2012 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

105,678 mi
Last recorded105,678 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 HLJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 105,678 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2025 105,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2024 99,680 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Knocking and close to MOT limits. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 95,428 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front disc and pads worn / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s rear on axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective metal mount in front of back box broken (6.1.2 (a))

o/s cv joint deteriorated

Fail 2 Aug 2023 95,428 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s and o/s front (4.4.3 (a))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front disc and pads worn / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s rear on axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective metal mount in front of back box broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

o/s cv joint deteriorated

Pass 2 Aug 2022 87,346 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Part of flexi b/pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 87,346 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Part of flexi b/pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 79,026 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2021 79,026 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 71,185 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 63,395 miles

Nearside Rear small cuts in tyre tread

both front brake discs worn

Pass 23 Jul 2018 53,566 miles

Front tyre treads are getting low

Pass 17 Jul 2017 43,492 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 43,383 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 32,909 miles

Exhaust inner rear mounting broken

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 24,531 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 HLJ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HLJ, 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 HLJ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2012.

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