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AV62 XGE

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

115,581 mi
Last recorded115,581 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 XGE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 115,581 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 104,717 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 91,388 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 76,527 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 76,526 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Dec 2021 63,617 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 63,616 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 55,907 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 55,907 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread/side wall area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 52,028 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 52,027 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 41,572 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 41,572 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitting ? (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 32,062 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 32,062 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 23,130 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 23,130 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 17,195 miles

Brake pedal rubber missing but pedal is grooved for anti slip

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 XGE is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XGE, 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 AV62 XGE registered?

AV62 XGE is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 December 2012.

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