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MV62 JWX

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

88,219 mi
Last recorded88,219 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV62 JWX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 88,219 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 88,218 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to 2mm 195 55 16 91V Budget (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 23 Oct 2023 81,064 miles

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

Central Rear Upper 1 Lamp not working in non obligatory stop lamp

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both have light surface corrosion formed (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2023 81,063 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Central Rear Upper 1 Lamp not working in non obligatory stop lamp

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both have light surface corrosion formed (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 74,215 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2022 74,215 miles

Emissions not tested Due to gasses leak can not guarantee 100% correct readings (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Comes off when wheel is turned on lock in both directions, (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Pipe to silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn down to the legal limit, 195 55 16 87V Falken (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 65,152 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2021 65,151 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective Corroded away from system and flexible section becoming weak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 58,579 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective Corroded away from pipe work (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 58,579 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective Corroded away from pipe work (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 51,771 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

wipers poor condition

Fail 11 Oct 2019 51,771 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt falls off when on full lock (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

wipers poor condition

Pass 2 Oct 2018 42,646 miles

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

trays & covers fitted through out

Fail 2 Oct 2018 42,646 miles

Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure lower arm pinch nut & bolt loose / adrift that secures ball joint in place (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

trays & covers fitted through out

Pass 17 Oct 2017 34,059 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished / cracked

Offside Rear tyre cracked in tread / small cuts in tread

trays & covers fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2017 34,059 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished / cracked

Offside Rear tyre cracked in tread / small cuts in tread

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

trays & covers fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2016 26,205 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 25,302 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 25,302 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 24,691 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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MV62 JWX is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 MV62 JWX, 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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MV62 JWX is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 September 2012.

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