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CE62 VKV

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,943 mi
Last recorded87,943 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE62 VKV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 87,943 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 79,255 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 53,153 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 44,048 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Jan 2022 44,048 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened band of corrosion to outer surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2021 36,149 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 36,149 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure exhaust mounting corroded away from system (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust mounting corroded away from system (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 29,353 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 29,353 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 17,675 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Dec 2018 17,675 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2017 12,973 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2016 2,808 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 2,066 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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CE62 VKV is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CE62 VKV, 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 CE62 VKV registered?

CE62 VKV is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 October 2012.

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