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CV62 VPK

2012 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

124,748 mi
Last recorded124,748 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV62 VPK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 124,748 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis legs & spring mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear axle corroded, covered with plastic trim

Undertrays fitted

Fail 11 Aug 2025 124,747 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis legs & spring mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear axle corroded, covered with plastic trim

Undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2024 115,585 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Axle corroded, covered with plastic

Undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2023 107,035 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust hanger broken

Pass 18 Aug 2022 99,788 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2022 99,788 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 91,492 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 26 Jul 2021 91,490 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 26 Aug 2020 75,005 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 75,004 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 68,902 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 61,470 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 61,470 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 54,686 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 45,153 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 45,153 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 32,292 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 VPK is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 VPK, 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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CV62 VPK is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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