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VO62 OSP

2012 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,640 mi
Last recorded66,640 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 66,640 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2026 66,640 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 60,763 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 60,763 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 50,889 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to limit and tread split outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 45,846 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 40,768 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 35,673 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 32,374 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 32,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55R16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2019 31,406 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 1 Oct 2018 28,354 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 24,120 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear exhaust hanger loose

Pass 14 Oct 2016 20,371 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 20,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 15,956 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 OSP is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VO62 OSP, 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 OSP registered?

VO62 OSP is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 October 2012.

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