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MV62 OPY

2012 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

40,335 mi
Last recorded40,335 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV62 OPY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 40,335 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2025 39,516 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2025 39,515 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 38,109 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 36,949 miles

Nearside mirror casing damaged.

Fail 13 Sep 2023 36,949 miles

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

Nearside mirror casing damaged.

Pass 13 Sep 2022 36,073 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 34,917 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 34,261 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 30,541 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 24,286 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall perished

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall perished

Offside Front tyre outer wall perished

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

Offside Rear tyre outer wall perished

Pass 5 Sep 2017 17,904 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 11,679 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 11,679 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 7,607 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 6,963 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 OPY is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OPY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MV62 OPY?

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What year was MV62 OPY registered?

MV62 OPY is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 September 2012.

Is MV62 OPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV62 OPY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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