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AU62 VYV

2012 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,857 mi
Last recorded133,857 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU62 VYV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 133,857 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2025 125,253 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2025 125,253 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2024 116,154 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 105,216 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 94,732 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 89,722 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 89,722 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 85,583 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 75,301 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 67,481 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 67,481 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 May 2017 59,074 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 46,855 miles

Offside Rear tyre has slit in outer wall but not through to cords

Pass 1 Jun 2015 36,251 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VYV is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VYV, 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 VYV registered?

AU62 VYV is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 September 2012.

Is AU62 VYV safe to buy?

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