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KU62 VTJ

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

74,756 mi
Last recorded74,756 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU62 VTJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 74,756 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2026 74,751 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 73,937 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 70,475 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 70,475 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 64,802 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 64,802 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 60,828 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 56,105 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 56,105 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working flashing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 54,573 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 44,477 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 44,476 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55/16 T (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24" fb (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside rear tyre starting to wear uneven on inner edge

Pass 18 Sep 2017 35,774 miles

Front brake pads worn low and discs badly worn

Fail 18 Sep 2017 35,774 miles

Front brake pads worn low and discs badly worn

Registration plate lamp not working Offside and Nearside (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 28,914 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 23,606 miles

Internal headlamp adjuster used to recheck headlamp alignment

removed items from drivers view before test

Fail 24 Oct 2015 23,606 miles

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

Internal headlamp adjuster used to recheck headlamp alignment

removed items from drivers view before test

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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KU62 VTJ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KU62 VTJ, 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 KU62 VTJ registered?

KU62 VTJ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 November 2012.

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