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MV62 OPO

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

67,545 mi
Last recorded67,545 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 67,545 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2025 64,537 miles

Exhaust mounting defective POST FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2024 56,769 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 53,866 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 51,443 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 48,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both starting to crack and tread wearing low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Whilst attempting to carry out emissions test, no acceleration detected by testing equipment, therefore unable to perform emissions test. No emissions data or print out of such available.

Pass 12 Aug 2020 44,998 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on inner surface after standing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded after standing advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

no acceleration detected on smoke test

Pass 8 Aug 2019 41,316 miles

slight corrosion front and rear discs

Pass 16 Aug 2018 37,775 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front of rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 37,775 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front of rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 33,603 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 29,401 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 23,166 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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MV62 OPO is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 MV62 OPO, 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 MV62 OPO registered?

MV62 OPO is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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