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MA62 UCV

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

70,000 mi
Last recorded70,000 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA62 UCV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 70,000 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 65,220 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 57,765 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 50,470 miles

Nearside Front mirror glass broken

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2022 50,470 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front mirror glass broken

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 41,776 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ADVISE: both front tyres are showing slight signs of cracking/perishing on sidewalls (age related) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated ADVISE: ns/f outer cv boot it showing slight signs of damp around clamp (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged ADVISE: ns wing mirror glass damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ADVISE: both rear tyres are showing slight signs of cracking/perishing on edges (age related) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 36,378 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount seized slightly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 33,972 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 31,181 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 27,066 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 25,002 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 20,917 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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MA62 UCV is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 MA62 UCV, 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 MA62 UCV registered?

MA62 UCV is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2012.

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