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KU62 VTX

2012 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,566 mi
Last recorded116,566 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU62 VTX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 116,566 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both shocker corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

Underbody suspension components corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2026 116,566 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective Bonnet can not be opened (3.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

Underbody suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2024 112,162 miles

underside of vehicle has surface rust

Pass 17 Aug 2023 95,146 miles

underside of vehicle has surface rust

Fail 16 Aug 2023 95,142 miles

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

underside of vehicle has surface rust

Pass 24 Aug 2022 77,909 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 77,900 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

front tyres wearing close to the legal limit

Pass 10 Sep 2021 62,415 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 54,501 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 46,729 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 43,130 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 43,111 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side n/s (1.4.1 (a))

Service brake excessively binding n/s rear (1.2.1 (f))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 39,548 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s rear ()

Pass 27 Jan 2017 37,893 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 25,099 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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KU62 VTX is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,398cc 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 KU62 VTX, 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 VTX registered?

KU62 VTX is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 November 2012.

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