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AU62 UPS

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,002 mi
Last recorded46,002 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU62 UPS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 46,002 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2026 45,992 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2025 45,059 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 44,499 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 43,184 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts cracked and perished and on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2023 43,180 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts cracked and perished and on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears going white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 41,608 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 40,166 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 39,370 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in between the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 37,744 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 6 Sep 2019 37,744 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 35,850 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 34,107 miles

Exhaust front pipe mounting bracket lower welds failed

Pass 8 Sep 2016 31,291 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 27,108 miles

both rear tyre outer walls perished & nearside front outer wall slightly kerb damaged

Fail 28 Aug 2015 27,108 miles

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

both rear tyre outer walls perished & nearside front outer wall slightly kerb damaged

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 UPS is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UPS, 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 UPS registered?

AU62 UPS is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 September 2012.

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