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VK62 ZSE

2012 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

44,058 mi
Last recorded44,058 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK62 ZSE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 44,058 miles

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

negative battery terminal damaged

Fail 3 Oct 2025 43,992 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

negative battery terminal damaged

Pass 24 Oct 2024 41,504 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 41,504 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 39,668 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 37,528 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 34,790 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 31,692 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 30,204 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 11 Oct 2019 30,204 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Sep 2018 27,974 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front wiper split on end

Pass 27 Sep 2017 25,452 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 22,420 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 20,063 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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VK62 ZSE is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc 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 VK62 ZSE, 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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What year was VK62 ZSE registered?

VK62 ZSE is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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