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VN62 UDY

2012 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

115,758 mi
Last recorded115,758 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN62 UDY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 115,758 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 111,119 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 104,912 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 99,452 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both osr and nsr (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 93,118 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective weak with corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 93,116 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective weak with corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both osr and nsr (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 86,577 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged going out of shape across tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 80,970 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 70,954 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 58,666 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 47,713 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 36,549 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 UDY is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 VN62 UDY, 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 VN62 UDY registered?

VN62 UDY is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 November 2012.

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