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OV62 OWA

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

122,837 mi
Last recorded122,837 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV62 OWA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 122,837 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak, front of engine covered in oil but not dripping onto floor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose one mounting missing and one mounting corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2025 122,837 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak, front of engine covered in oil but not dripping onto floor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose one mounting missing and one mounting corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 113,028 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective one rear hanger missing and the other is heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 103,381 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 103,381 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 91,744 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 81,819 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 75,307 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 66,376 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 55,813 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 44,632 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 31,814 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 20,580 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 OWA is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 OV62 OWA, 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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OV62 OWA is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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