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OY62 CTU

2012 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

71,972 mi
Last recorded71,972 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY62 CTU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 71,972 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 60,024 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front brake discs corroded and worn. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective front and centre exhaust mounting. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 60,019 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear no plate lamps not working. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working front washers. (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre heavily/cracked/perished and slit cords can be seen. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner brake pad. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroded and worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs heavily corroded/pitted and worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective front and centre exhaust mounting come away from exhaust. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pad. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre lightly perishing/cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre heavily cracking and perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 55,524 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 52,270 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 48,695 miles

discs worn

Fail 1 Sep 2021 48,695 miles

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

discs worn

Pass 20 Aug 2020 46,017 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 43,543 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 34,213 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 23,084 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 18,164 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 13,503 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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OY62 CTU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc 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 OY62 CTU, 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 OY62 CTU registered?

OY62 CTU is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 September 2012.

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