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VK62 WXA

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

78,732 mi
Last recorded78,732 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK62 WXA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 78,732 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Mar 2026 78,732 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2025 78,287 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 78,287 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 72,129 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 65,915 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2023 65,915 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 58,462 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2022 58,462 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished, worn and bald on the inner edge, will be exposing cords very soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn , bald on the inner edge and will be exposing cords very soon (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 45,759 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 45,759 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 36,063 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 36,063 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 30,952 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 28,379 miles

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

Plastic undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 28,379 miles

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

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

Plastic undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 24,547 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 19,541 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 14,615 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

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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VK62 WXA is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VK62 WXA, 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 VK62 WXA registered?

VK62 WXA is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2012.

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