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AO62 NWE

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

139,704 mi
Last recorded139,704 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 NWE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 139,704 miles

A/C condenser unit very poor condition

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking in tread ADVISE TO REPLACE ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking in tread ADVISE TO REPLACE ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

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

areas of chassis showing corrosion

both sides front lower arm rear bushes perished/cracking

exhaust support brackets very poor condition

front discs poor/worn on inner face

Pass 8 Aug 2024 132,005 miles

A/C condenser unit poor condition

areas of chassis showing corrosion

both sides front lower arm rear bushes perished

exhaust support brackets very poor condition

n/s/f tyre edge wear & cracking in tread

o/s/f tyre edge wear & cracking in tread

oil leaks noted

Fail 31 Jul 2024 132,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/16v (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

A/C condenser unit poor condition

areas of chassis showing corrosion

both sides front lower arm rear bushes perished

exhaust support brackets very poor condition

n/s/f tyre edge wear & cracking in tread

o/s/f tyre edge wear & cracking in tread

oil leaks noted

Pass 13 Jul 2023 122,555 miles

A/C condenser unit poor condition

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16v (5.2.3 (e))

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

areas of chassis showing corrosion

exhaust support brackets very poor

lower suspension arm bushes slightly perished

oil leaks noted

Fail 13 Jul 2023 122,555 miles

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

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

A/C condenser unit poor condition

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16v (5.2.3 (e))

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

areas of chassis showing corrosion

exhaust support brackets very poor

lower suspension arm bushes slightly perished

oil leaks noted

rear heatshield insecure & rattling

Pass 22 Jul 2022 112,540 miles

all exhaust support brackets poor condition

areas of chassis showing corrosion

both rear tyres showing very slight edge wear

lower arm bushes slightly perished

Fail 22 Jul 2022 112,540 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/16t (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

all exhaust support brackets poor condition

areas of chassis showing corrosion

front tyres showing very slight edge wear

lower arm bushes slightly perished

o/s/r tyre worn close to limit advise replace

Pass 3 Aug 2021 102,302 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 96,805 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

n/s/f wheel arch liner broken & insecure

Fail 17 Jul 2020 96,804 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

n/s/f wheel arch liner broken & insecure

Pass 23 May 2019 88,290 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 88,290 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 80,130 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 80,130 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 8 Jun 2017 71,972 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded badly (3.5.1i)

exhaust centre mount broken

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection off some components

Fail 8 Jun 2017 71,972 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded badly (3.5.1i)

exhaust centre mount broken

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection off some components

Pass 10 Jun 2016 64,191 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 10 Jun 2016 64,191 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Jun 2015 48,742 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 NWE is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 NWE, 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 NWE is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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