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SH62 CKV

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

81,103 mi
Last recorded81,103 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH62 CKV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 81,103 miles

suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2025 78,151 miles

steering wheel cover fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2024 75,680 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2024 75,680 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 71,739 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

steering wheel cover fitted

Fail 31 May 2023 71,739 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

steering wheel cover fitted

Pass 13 May 2022 68,926 miles

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

steering wheel cover fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2021 65,917 miles

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

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

steering wheel cover fitted

Fail 1 Jun 2021 65,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

steering wheel cover fitted

Pass 29 May 2020 62,514 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated Tyre scrubbed as a result. (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 58,014 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2019 58,014 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2018 47,492 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 41,787 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 34,961 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 33,790 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 33,790 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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SH62 CKV is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue 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 SH62 CKV, 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 SH62 CKV registered?

SH62 CKV is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 December 2012.

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