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VO62 OSN

2012 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

110,841 mi
Last recorded110,841 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO62 OSN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 110,841 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2025 110,832 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 4.14 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

BONNET RELEASE HANDLE BROKE

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 106,084 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 106,084 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 100,565 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 2 Sep 2022 99,507 miles

corrosion to front exhaust bracket

Fail 30 Aug 2022 99,507 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside 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))

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

corrosion to front exhaust bracket

Pass 24 Aug 2021 88,661 miles

Front brake pads worn low

front brake discs worn

Fail 24 Aug 2021 88,661 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust rear support bracket broken but exhaust reasonably secure

Front brake pads worn low

Pass 16 Jul 2020 78,176 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 78,176 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 67,873 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 67,847 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction on (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 52,419 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 42,679 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 29,730 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 14,207 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 OSN is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OSN, 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 OSN registered?

VO62 OSN is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 October 2012.

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