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CE62 CBV

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

133,988 mi
Last recorded133,988 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE62 CBV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 133,988 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 133,986 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened Rough when rotated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened Rough when rotated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 62,375 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 52,959 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 41,815 miles

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 23 Feb 2017 32,099 miles

Nearside Front slightly perrished

Rear both slightly perrished

Pass 23 Feb 2016 21,249 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 20,200 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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CE62 CBV is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CE62 CBV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE62 CBV registered?

CE62 CBV is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 September 2012.

Is CE62 CBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE62 CBV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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