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SL62 VDR

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

116,347 mi
Last recorded116,347 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL62 VDR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 116,347 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2024 95,603 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 91,988 miles

Central Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub Frame Has Surface Corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight Wear On Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill Soft But Not Holed At Time Of Test (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Main Axle Bush Perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox Diff Seal Damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight Wear On Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill Soft But Not Holed At Time Of Test (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Main Axle Bush Perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 91,986 miles

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

Central Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub Frame Has Surface Corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight Wear On Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill Soft But Not Holed At Time Of Test (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Main Axle Bush Perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox Diff Seal Damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight Wear On Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill Soft But Not Holed At Time Of Test (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Main Axle Bush Perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 86,767 miles

exhaust system corroded and has been welded

Fail 9 Mar 2022 86,766 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust system corroded and has been welded

Pass 24 Mar 2021 75,590 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 75,366 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 70,040 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2019 70,038 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 61,772 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 61,770 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 54,391 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 54,390 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Backbox Bracket Broken (7.1.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inside (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Washer Inoperative

Unable to check OSF Bearing due to brake binding

Pass 23 Sep 2016 42,781 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Sep 2016 42,781 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 27,608 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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SL62 VDR is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SL62 VDR, 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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SL62 VDR is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2012.

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