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AU62 VXR

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

82,818 mi
Last recorded82,818 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU62 VXR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 82,818 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively has a lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively has a lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

signs of engine oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2025 82,818 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake defective (1.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both sides (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively has a lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively has a lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

signs of engine oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2024 74,499 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 69,027 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 63,545 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 63,545 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 57,112 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and all over minor cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavy cracking to the outer shoulder but ply or cords not exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 51,876 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

coolant level low

rear exhaust back box hanger partially detached through corrosion but secure

Fail 24 Feb 2020 51,876 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure hanger detached (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking to the outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

coolant level low

rear exhaust back box hanger partially detached through corrosion but secure

Pass 29 Jan 2019 45,227 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 40,622 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 39,164 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 39,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 35,898 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 30,929 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 VXR is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AU62 VXR, 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 VXR registered?

AU62 VXR is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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