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MT62 MBO

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

68,453 mi
Last recorded68,453 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT62 MBO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 68,453 miles

offside rear bumper damaged

offside rear light lens cracked

Fail 12 Sep 2025 68,453 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

offside rear bumper damaged

offside rear light lens cracked

Pass 12 Sep 2024 64,144 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 64,144 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front discs corroded + worn and lipped

Pass 12 Sep 2023 59,145 miles

front brake pads low

Fail 12 Sep 2023 59,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

front brake pads low

Pass 25 Aug 2022 54,020 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 25 Aug 2022 54,020 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 26 Aug 2021 50,026 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 10 Sep 2020 45,847 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 45,847 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 40,754 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGES

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE

Fail 13 Sep 2019 40,719 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure BRACKET BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGES

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE

Pass 6 Sep 2018 33,943 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 33,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 25,158 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 21,407 miles

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

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

all four tyres perished on side wall

Pass 14 Dec 2015 18,860 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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MT62 MBO is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MT62 MBO, 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 MT62 MBO registered?

MT62 MBO is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 December 2012.

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