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AO62 NWY

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,766 mi
Last recorded58,766 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 58,766 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2025 52,038 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 48,340 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 48,325 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2023 43,179 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 43,172 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2022 42,737 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 37,269 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 37,267 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 32,992 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 28,749 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 24,242 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 20,058 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 15,299 miles

n/s/r light unit is cracked

o/s/r tyre has a nail in tread

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 15 Dec 2015 15,299 miles

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

n/s/r light unit is cracked

o/s/r tyre has a nail in tread

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of some 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 NWY is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc 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 NWY, 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 NWY registered?

AO62 NWY is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 December 2012.

Is AO62 NWY safe to buy?

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