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OY62 LKD

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

113,401 mi
Last recorded113,401 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY62 LKD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 113,401 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 113,400 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 102,125 miles

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

oil leak from engine

Fail 13 Jan 2022 102,125 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 15 Jan 2021 90,312 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes perished and slightly split with slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (Timing belt area) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust back box bracket heavily corroded and detached but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 90,310 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes perished and slightly split with slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (Timing belt area) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear flexible brake pipe ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear suspension springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust back box bracket heavily corroded and detached but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 80,267 miles

clutch very high

Pass 11 Jan 2019 69,565 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Wipers smearing windscreen.

Pass 18 Jun 2018 62,062 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 62,062 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 50,134 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 42,317 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 28,976 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 LKD is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OY62 LKD, 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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OY62 LKD is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 October 2012.

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