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OV62 PDK

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,321 mi
Last recorded81,321 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV62 PDK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 81,321 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2026 81,321 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 78,037 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 71,436 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 62,407 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 62,407 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 57,060 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 52,911 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 48,662 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 48,662 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2019 42,553 miles

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

rear exhaust metal mounting bracket broken

Pass 28 Aug 2018 35,126 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 30,711 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 23,794 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 16,244 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 PDK is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PDK, 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 PDK registered?

OV62 PDK is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 November 2012.

Is OV62 PDK safe to buy?

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