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CV62 UEY

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

98,456 mi
Last recorded98,456 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV62 UEY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 98,456 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 98,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2023 85,718 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 85,718 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 72,808 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 x child seats. ()

Pass 20 Sep 2021 59,789 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 59,789 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 53,105 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 53,014 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre seriously worn on both edges (bald) starting to crack and has been run very low on pressure. should not be driven

Pass 7 Sep 2019 48,527 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2019 48,527 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 43,826 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2018 43,755 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Note beam aim & image not tested (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 40,070 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 37,788 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2016 37,775 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55R16V (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 33,854 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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CV62 UEY is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 CV62 UEY, 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 CV62 UEY registered?

CV62 UEY is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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