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VO62 OJG

2012 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

35,569 mi
Last recorded35,569 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO62 OJG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 35,569 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2026 35,551 miles

Central Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 32,883 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 30,521 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 30,521 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 27,861 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 27,861 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Emitting more than 50% white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Emitting more than 50% white light (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Excess corrosion/pitting & wear on inner friction surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 25,942 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 25,928 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure noticed on all tyres outer rim deep splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 24,140 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 24,130 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 21,699 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 21,697 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating condition of discs and pads (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 20,398 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 18,680 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 18,680 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Sep 2016 12,718 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 9,498 miles

nail 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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VO62 OJG is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VO62 OJG, 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 VO62 OJG registered?

VO62 OJG is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2012.

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