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AO62 HWS

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

85,473 mi
Last recorded85,473 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 HWS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2026 85,473 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nsr and osr (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 31 Jan 2026 85,473 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nsr and osr (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 81,385 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 81,385 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge worn to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 77,837 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 73,508 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 69,522 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 69,522 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 66,397 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 66,397 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 63,448 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and has multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 63,448 miles

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

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and has multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 59,565 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 49,433 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 32,351 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

undertrays fitted obscuring full inspection of some components

Fail 17 Jan 2017 32,351 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

undertrays fitted obscuring full inspection of some components

Pass 2 Feb 2016 16,054 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 16,050 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 15,557 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 HWS is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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