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AY62 WHP

2012 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

59,134 mi
Last recorded59,134 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY62 WHP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 59,134 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hole in back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 57,922 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 54,731 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 50,213 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 45,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 40,121 miles

Front coolant leak water pump

Pass 21 Jan 2019 35,412 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 31,390 miles

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

Rear tyres perished

Fail 4 Apr 2018 31,335 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear tyres perished

Pass 21 Mar 2017 25,759 miles

Bracket breaking away from exhaust front pipe

Pass 4 Apr 2016 21,211 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 17,181 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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AY62 WHP is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AY62 WHP, 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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AY62 WHP is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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