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MV62 OSY

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

74,658 mi
Last recorded74,658 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV62 OSY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 74,658 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Front tyre at n/s wearing on edges & approaching wear bars will soon need changing

Front tyre at o/s wearing on inner edge

Fail 27 Oct 2021 74,658 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Front tyre at n/s wearing on edges & approaching wear bars will soon need changing

Front tyre at o/s wearing on inner edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 65,361 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 59,293 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 59,293 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 51,959 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2018 51,948 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 41,384 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 30,381 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 30,381 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 18,422 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 OSY is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OSY, 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 OSY?

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What year was MV62 OSY registered?

MV62 OSY is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is MV62 OSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV62 OSY shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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