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AO62 PYF

2012 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

39,895 mi
Last recorded39,895 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 PYF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 39,895 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (195/55 r16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 37,744 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 35,372 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 33,050 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 30,725 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 29,595 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 28,324 miles

Offside Front lower arm,rear bush starting to pull out

slight blow on rear box

Pass 19 Oct 2018 25,199 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 25,197 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure bracket broken corrosion !!!! (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 21,454 miles

Horn output poor

Fail 13 Oct 2017 21,454 miles

Horn output poor

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 18,074 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 15,141 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 19 Oct 2015 15,141 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brakes binding slightly

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 PYF is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol 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 PYF, 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 PYF registered?

AO62 PYF is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 October 2012.

Is AO62 PYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO62 PYF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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