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AO62 HWK

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

93,543 mi
Last recorded93,543 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 HWK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 93,543 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 93,543 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 80,850 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 74,935 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2023 74,935 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 71,835 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 56,940 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 48,646 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 48,641 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear centre bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 39,827 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 33,815 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Aug 2017 27,829 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 26,260 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit cut on sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 23,025 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 HWK is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HWK, 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 HWK registered?

AO62 HWK is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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