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PO62 ZVA

2012 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

63,210 mi
Last recorded63,210 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO62 ZVA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 63,210 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 57,888 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 52,650 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 48,687 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 48,685 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure support bracket broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer wall - marked yellow (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2022 44,472 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer mtg broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 44,472 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer mtg broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 39,348 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing / worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 33,771 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2019 27,311 miles

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

under trays fitted covering testable items

Fail 29 May 2019 27,309 miles

Exhaust system insecure front bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Seat belt missing centre buckle (7.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted covering testable items

Pass 10 Jun 2018 19,023 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 19,023 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 14,732 miles

Child seats fitted os and ns rear

Exhaust band / strap broken

Nail in nsr outer edge of tyre

Fail 16 Aug 2017 14,732 miles

Child seats fitted os and ns rear

Exhaust band / strap broken

Nail in nsr outer edge of tyre

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 10,401 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Aug 2015 5,050 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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PO62 ZVA is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 PO62 ZVA, 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 PO62 ZVA registered?

PO62 ZVA is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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