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HV61 OVB

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

158,984 mi
Last recorded158,984 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV61 OVB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 158,984 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 146,437 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 105,768 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 103,751 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 94,716 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 94,716 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 87,713 miles

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

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

n/s front brake binding slightly repair soon

rear o/s light lens damaged

small chips on windscreen does not restrict view of the road

Fail 15 Dec 2020 87,713 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s front brake binding slightly repair soon

rear o/s light lens damaged

small chips on windscreen does not restrict view of the road

Pass 17 Apr 2019 74,930 miles

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

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

n/s front brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Apr 2018 65,014 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 65,014 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front cut to outer side wall

Nearside Front nail in near side front tyre

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 53,713 miles

center exhaust mount broken system still supported

Pass 25 Feb 2016 42,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit not cut to full tread depth on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit not cut to full tread depth on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s front tyre cut on outer wall

one rear exhaust bracket broken off system still supported

Pass 28 Jan 2015 31,999 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 31,999 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

LARGE WEAR LIP ON FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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HV61 OVB is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc 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 HV61 OVB, 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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HV61 OVB is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 February 2012.

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