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VO62 ORC

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,784 mi
Last recorded118,784 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO62 ORC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 118,784 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive clutch slave cylinder (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2026 118,667 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive clutch slave cylinder (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front abs wire loose

Pass 6 Aug 2025 112,510 miles

This vehicle has an outstanding recall. contact Ctiroen for information and to arrange a free repair.

Fail 31 Jul 2025 112,504 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

This vehicle has an outstanding recall. contact Ctiroen for information and to arrange a free repair.

Pass 3 Aug 2024 110,432 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 99,815 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box to mid section clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 99,815 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box to mid section clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 89,970 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 89,964 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 80,024 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box front mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 80,024 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box front mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 67,052 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box to mid section joint (6.1.2 (a))

slight play in near side front shocker top bush / bearing

Pass 14 Sep 2019 55,006 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 45,223 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 35,687 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 35,686 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 28,128 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 20,360 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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VO62 ORC is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ORC, 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 ORC registered?

VO62 ORC is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 September 2012.

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