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AU62 RUW

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

100,115 mi
Last recorded100,115 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU62 RUW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 100,115 miles

Engine undertray slightly loose

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 x nails in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 97,846 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 95,238 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 92,615 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 90,245 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 88,309 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 85,558 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 85,558 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 77,876 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 65,600 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 52,489 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 40,743 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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AU62 RUW is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 AU62 RUW, 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 AU62 RUW registered?

AU62 RUW is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 October 2012.

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The MOT history for AU62 RUW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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