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EA61 OVW

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

32,311 mi
Last recorded32,311 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA61 OVW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 32,311 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 31,562 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2025 31,562 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 28,554 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 24,820 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 21,507 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 15,689 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 13,237 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 11,501 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 10,243 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 8,662 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 6,993 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 4,726 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 4,271 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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EA61 OVW is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EA61 OVW, 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 EA61 OVW registered?

EA61 OVW is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 January 2012.

Is EA61 OVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA61 OVW shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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