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SK62 VLR

2012 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,345 mi
Last recorded95,345 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK62 VLR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 95,345 miles

Undertrays fitted to vehicle

Fail 28 Jul 2026 95,344 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 7 Aug 2025 89,546 miles

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

underbody coated with waxoil

Fail 15 Jul 2025 89,523 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FULL SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

little reserve travel on park brake lever

various steering , suspension and brake components corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2024 76,537 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust corroded

timing belt due soon

undertray/engine cover fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2023 68,765 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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))

exhaust corroded

timing belt due soon

Pass 14 Jul 2022 61,280 miles

FLOOR COVERED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive AXLE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 53,801 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))

suspension covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 15 Jul 2021 53,801 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure hanger snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure hanger snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

suspension covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Jul 2020 46,857 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

all wheels corroded

timing belt due soon

undertray fitted

Fail 20 Jul 2020 46,857 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

all wheels corroded

timing belt due soon

undertray fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2019 38,823 miles

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

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

Small undertray fitted

Fail 29 Jul 2019 38,823 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure Both brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Small undertray fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2018 28,077 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 28,077 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 23,774 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 21,434 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 17,002 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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SK62 VLR is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SK62 VLR, 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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SK62 VLR is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 December 2012.

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