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AV62 HTU

2012 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

17,774 mi
Last recorded17,774 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 HTU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 17,774 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH arm rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 17,002 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH arm rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 16,433 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer shoulder cracked (195/55/16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (195/55/16) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 16,281 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 16,113 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2021 16,109 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt retaining clip broken, boot insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 15,818 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2020 15,818 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 14,901 miles

1/ both center exhaust mountings broken

Pass 20 Aug 2018 12,565 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting at front of rear silencer not secure on exhaust system (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 10,767 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust mount corroded but system still supported

small cut in tread in offside and nearside front tyres

Pass 24 Aug 2016 9,193 miles

1. Rear brake discs starting to corrode.

2. Cut in offside front tyre, not to cords at time of test.

Fail 19 Aug 2016 9,143 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

1. Rear brake discs starting to corrode.

2. Cut in offside front tyre, not to cords at time of test.

Pass 26 Aug 2015 7,396 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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AV62 HTU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AV62 HTU, 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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AV62 HTU is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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