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SJ62 VTN

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

79,891 mi
Last recorded79,891 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ62 VTN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 79,891 miles

Front sub frame has heavy surface rust

Rear subframe has heavy surface rust

Fail 21 Oct 2025 79,891 miles

Front sub frame has heavy surface rust

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

Rear subframe has heavy surface rust

Pass 9 Oct 2024 79,196 miles

front and rear suspension components have heavy surface rust

Pass 13 Sep 2023 77,772 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 75,733 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 69,199 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective loose (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 69,195 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 67,604 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55X16 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55X16 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55X16 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55X16 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 67,544 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55X16 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55X16 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55X16 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55X16 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 55,352 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 55,347 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2018 48,267 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 40,636 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 32,977 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

advise rear exhaust bracket fractured but still supports exhaust

Pass 7 Sep 2015 25,599 miles

Nearside nearside rear tyre sidewall scuffed

slight corrosion rear discs

Fail 7 Sep 2015 25,599 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)

slight corrosion rear discs

offside rear tyre sidewall scuffed

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

Nearside nearside rear tyre sidewall has nail in it

Nearside nearside rear tyre sidewall scuffed

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre sidewall scuffed

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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SJ62 VTN is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver 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 SJ62 VTN, 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 SJ62 VTN registered?

SJ62 VTN is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 September 2012.

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