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AU62 URB

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,450 mi
Last recorded92,450 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU62 URB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 92,450 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 92,450 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 86,544 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 78,910 miles

Central Rear rear wiper blade defective.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre slightly worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 78,910 miles

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

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

Central Rear rear wiper blade defective.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre slightly worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 71,565 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 71,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 64,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 60,096 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 60,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam replaced bulb during test (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps replaced both bulbs during test (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 56,699 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 50,526 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 45,755 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 38,565 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 33,414 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 32,833 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 URB is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc 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 URB, 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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AU62 URB is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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