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KV62 AYJ

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,177 mi
Last recorded38,177 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV62 AYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 38,177 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slightly insecure - Leaking grease past clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dated 19' - Cracking between the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 37,445 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dated 19' - slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

This vehicle has an outstanding recall. Contact Citroen for information and to arrange a free repair

Fail 12 Aug 2025 37,445 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dated 19' - slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

This vehicle has an outstanding recall. Contact Citroen for information and to arrange a free repair

Pass 12 Aug 2024 36,333 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 36,333 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 35,271 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 34,355 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing 185/65 15 mich. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 33,221 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 33,221 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Front mounting detached (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 32,191 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Partly detached (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 30,403 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 30,403 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective One mounting bracket detached (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dated 14' - Inner side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Checked/leaking

Pass 13 Aug 2018 28,798 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 25,077 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 21,184 miles

front brake pads 3/4 worn

Pass 1 Sep 2015 15,929 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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KV62 AYJ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KV62 AYJ, 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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KV62 AYJ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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