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CP62 OTB

2012 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

111,581 mi
Last recorded111,581 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP62 OTB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 111,581 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 108,209 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2024 108,209 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 104,719 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and worn heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 104,717 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and worn heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 94,978 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 87,279 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 82,920 miles

Exhaust heat shield at rear slightly loose

Exhaust silencer slightly loose One rear mounting broken - others corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm plus tyre perishing dot 0715 (185/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 75,855 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 64,903 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 1 Aug 2018 64,892 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 15 Aug 2017 55,216 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 55,169 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 46,703 miles

rear o/s inner exhaust support bracket broken.

Pass 21 Dec 2015 33,545 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (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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CP62 OTB is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,398cc diesel 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 CP62 OTB, 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 CP62 OTB registered?

CP62 OTB is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 December 2012.

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