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MK62 VWL

2012 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,989 mi
Last recorded113,989 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK62 VWL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 113,989 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 103,556 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 92,973 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 92,964 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 87,271 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2020 87,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 80,458 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 67,819 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 58,425 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 48,706 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2016 48,706 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 36,984 miles

Front Brake discs badly worn

Front disc pads worn low

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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MK62 VWL is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 MK62 VWL, 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 MK62 VWL registered?

MK62 VWL is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 September 2012.

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