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SJ62 VUF

2012 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

74,866 mi
Last recorded74,866 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ62 VUF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 74,866 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 60,405 miles

Nearside Front Upper strut top bearing slightly sticky

Pass 11 Sep 2023 46,389 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust system deteriorated slightly

Pass 25 Aug 2022 34,187 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 34,183 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mount missing, above rear axle, but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2021 33,832 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 33,517 miles

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front and offside rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 29,687 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 25,761 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Jun 2018 25,761 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jun 2017 22,911 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 15,552 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 8,069 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 8,069 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 VUF is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VUF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SJ62 VUF registered?

SJ62 VUF is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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The MOT history for SJ62 VUF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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