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DL62 TNV

2012 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

114,301 mi
Last recorded114,301 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL62 TNV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 114,301 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2025 114,255 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 106,623 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 99,760 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2023 99,691 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working Front/rear (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF/OSF STRONG ADVISE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSF/OSF (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Light cluster cracked/damaged

Pass 25 Oct 2022 91,069 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 79,638 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 79,628 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 71,214 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 71,214 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 61,097 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose one mounting bracket broken. the other mount is corroding (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 44,625 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 35,287 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 27,015 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 19,610 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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DL62 TNV is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol 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 DL62 TNV, 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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DL62 TNV is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 December 2012.

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