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SV62 OCF

2012 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,321 mi
Last recorded141,321 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV62 OCF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 141,321 miles

mirror cap missing / no sharp edges

Fail 29 Apr 2024 141,321 miles

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

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

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

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

mirror cap missing / no sharp edges

Pass 1 Nov 2022 127,842 miles

both outer sills soft with corrosion (drain holes elongated)

Fail 19 Oct 2022 127,835 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

both outer sills soft with corrosion (drain holes elongated)

Pass 17 Sep 2021 117,082 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 117,082 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 112,419 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 112,419 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 103,792 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 83,469 miles

Exhaust mounting defective corroded and been repaired by welding (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough top strut mount/bearing rough/noisy (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 64,507 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 64,507 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 44,681 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 29,468 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 29,468 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front and centre (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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SV62 OCF is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SV62 OCF, 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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SV62 OCF is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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