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RF62 RCU

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

74,969 mi
Last recorded74,969 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF62 RCU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 74,969 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 195/55/16 ()

Fail 3 Oct 2025 74,906 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 195/55/16 ()

Pass 11 Oct 2024 68,203 miles

Front exhaust metal mounting cracked

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2024 68,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust metal mounting cracked

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 61,846 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 18 Oct 2023 61,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Oct 2022 54,953 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 48,085 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 42,529 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 18 Oct 2019 37,482 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2019 37,383 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 29,562 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 22,155 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 22,155 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 18,442 miles

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 12 Oct 2015 15,275 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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RF62 RCU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RF62 RCU, 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 RF62 RCU registered?

RF62 RCU is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 October 2012.

Is RF62 RCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF62 RCU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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