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OV62 OUU

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

129,102 mi
Last recorded129,102 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV62 OUU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2023 129,102 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear offside and nearside , brake pads half worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (noisy) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective under vehicle ()

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear number plate light lens missing

heat shield above rear exhaust insecure

Fail 21 Jun 2023 129,102 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid motor working, wiper blades not checked (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear offside and nearside , brake pads half worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (noisy) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective under vehicle ()

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear number plate light lens missing

heat shield above rear exhaust insecure

Fail 17 Jun 2023 129,067 miles

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

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

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both top mounts worn,noisy

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective dog bone ()

Pass 23 Jun 2022 115,213 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both top mounts worn,noisy

Fail 18 Jun 2022 115,209 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both top mounts worn,noisy

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2021 105,973 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both top mounts worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2021 105,973 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both top mounts worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 95,269 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 79,983 miles

Bonnet release broken in cabin

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 67,085 miles

coolant below minimum

Pass 15 Jun 2017 53,432 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 53,432 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 38,803 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 31,557 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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OV62 OUU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 OV62 OUU, 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 OV62 OUU registered?

OV62 OUU is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 November 2012.

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