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VN62 CKV

2012 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

48,680 mi
Last recorded48,680 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN62 CKV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 48,680 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective front of backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 48,680 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid cant hear washer motor (3.5 (a))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective front of backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 35,303 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Oct 2023 28,144 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner and outer brake faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Door catches the front wing when the door is opened.

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner and outer brake faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

There is a lot of condensation in the car and the boot floor is wet. The vehicle appears to have a water ingress into the cab area.

Fail 25 Oct 2023 28,144 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner and outer brake faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Door catches the front wing when the door is opened.

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner and outer brake faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

There is a lot of condensation in the car and the boot floor is wet. The vehicle appears to have a water ingress into the cab area.

Pass 18 Oct 2022 27,043 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 25,768 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front O/S/F door catches the wing when opening the door.

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 25,768 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front O/S/F door catches the wing when opening the door.

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

Offside Rear Worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Oct 2020 22,875 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 22,875 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear wheel slightly binding by hand

Pass 16 Oct 2020 22,875 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords damage/cuts in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 21,924 miles

Nearside Front Sidewall, damage / age related cracking

Nearside Rear Sidewall, damage / age related cracking

Offside Rear Sidewall, damage / age related cracking

Pass 18 Oct 2018 19,750 miles

Coolant level below min

Pass 18 Oct 2017 17,065 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 18 Oct 2017 17,065 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 14,588 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 11,156 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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VN62 CKV is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 VN62 CKV, 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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VN62 CKV is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 October 2012.

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