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AU62 VZP

2012 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

45,607 mi
Last recorded45,607 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU62 VZP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 45,607 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 42,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket bar corroded/

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

Offside Front bumper cover with duct tape

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 42,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket bar corroded/

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

Offside Front bumper cover with duct tape

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 39,268 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front bumper cover with duct tape

Fail 11 Dec 2023 39,268 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front bumper cover with duct tape

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 34,564 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 34,544 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2021 31,095 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 30,125 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin aprox 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides lightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 28,423 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 24,273 miles

Auxillary belt worn

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust bracket broken away from pipe. System is secure at present

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 19,814 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside front tyre perished

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 16,351 miles

NSF tyre badly perished

Fail 31 Oct 2016 16,351 miles

NSF tyre badly perished

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 14,197 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 VZP is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,598cc 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 VZP, 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 VZP registered?

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

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