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VO62 ORX

2012 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,788 mi
Last recorded118,788 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO62 ORX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 118,788 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

both front tyre badly worn on edges

wear offside front top mounting

Fail 16 Jul 2026 118,788 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Outer Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both front tyre badly worn on edges

wear offside front top mounting

Pass 14 Jul 2025 110,472 miles

nearside rear tyre low inner and uneven

wear offside front top mounting

Fail 14 Jul 2025 110,470 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

nearside rear tyre low inner and uneven

wear offside front top mounting

Pass 11 Jul 2024 101,525 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 93,096 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2023 93,096 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 84,240 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 76,006 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 76,006 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 71,636 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2020 71,636 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 65,702 miles

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

nearside rear tyre low inner edge

Fail 12 Jul 2019 65,702 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre low inner edge

Pass 6 Jul 2018 57,962 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 50,335 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2016 47,829 miles

Exhaust mount corroded and broken, but exhaust system still secure

Under tray fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2015 45,221 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 ORX is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel 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 ORX, 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 ORX registered?

VO62 ORX is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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