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AV62 HVA

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

52,344 mi
Last recorded52,344 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 HVA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 52,344 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 48,033 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 48,032 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2023 48,005 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Oct 2023 47,995 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Both sides (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 46,669 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides of the car (strong advisory heavy cracking to tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 46,665 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached drop link (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides of the car (strong advisory heavy cracking to tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 44,394 miles

exhaust is rusty esp front brackets

rear discs are rusty and poor at inner face

rear tyres are badly perished

Pass 21 Aug 2020 42,592 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 36,217 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 30,614 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 28,143 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 24,297 miles

rear exhaust support rusted/broken

Fail 5 Sep 2016 24,297 miles

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

rear exhaust support rusted/broken

Pass 11 Sep 2015 19,481 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 HVA is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey 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 AV62 HVA, 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 HVA is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 September 2012.

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