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PE62 VAF

2012 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

44,757 mi
Last recorded44,757 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE62 VAF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 44,757 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 39,162 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 35,475 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 33,776 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 33,776 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 32,165 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 29,600 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 29,600 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 27,352 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 27,352 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 23,508 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 23,508 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 18,064 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 13,735 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2017 13,735 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

nearside rear tyre starting to get low

offside rear tyre starting to get low

Pass 25 Sep 2015 10,711 miles

Cracking in all four tyres sidewalls

Rear discs corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2015 10,711 miles

Cracking in all four tyres sidewalls

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear discs corroded

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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PE62 VAF is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PE62 VAF, 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 PE62 VAF registered?

PE62 VAF is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 October 2012.

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The MOT history for PE62 VAF shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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