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LD62 OSW

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,563 mi
Last recorded38,563 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD62 OSW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 38,563 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 35,652 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 32,013 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres starting to crack/perish and both worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres slightly cracked/perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 32,013 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Front hanger fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres starting to crack/perish and both worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres slightly cracked/perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 28,268 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front indicators off colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear indicators off colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres starting to crack/perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 24,846 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 21,134 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 21,134 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 19,268 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has NAIL in ! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also NAIL in tyre ! (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 14,602 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 13,310 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 11,256 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 9,331 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 7,323 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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LD62 OSW is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LD62 OSW, 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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LD62 OSW is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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