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LT62 OVA

2012 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

145,245 mi
Last recorded145,245 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT62 OVA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 145,245 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2025 145,245 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 145,199 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 144,377 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 144,377 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 139,079 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 139,077 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam aim not tested (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2021 136,374 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 136,374 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 131,698 miles

Rear brake pads are starting to become worn

Pass 30 Jul 2019 108,951 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 79,878 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear Exhaust Silencer Mounting Bracket Broken Away From Exhaust, Exhaust Still Secure Second Mount Present (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 51,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 23,906 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 18,792 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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LT62 OVA is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red 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 LT62 OVA, 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 LT62 OVA registered?

LT62 OVA is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 October 2012.

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