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VO62 OSW

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,130 mi
Last recorded116,130 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO62 OSW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 116,130 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2024 116,130 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 111,931 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 16 Oct 2023 111,628 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 102,183 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 93,210 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

under trays covering components

Fail 25 Oct 2021 93,210 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

under trays covering components

Pass 10 Aug 2020 84,689 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 84,689 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 75,361 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both Front Inner Side Walls Got Cuts Worn On Inner Edges Tread 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust Hanger Missing But System Still Secure

Fail 6 Jul 2019 75,361 miles

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

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both Front Inner Side Walls Got Cuts Worn On Inner Edges Tread 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust Hanger Missing But System Still Secure

Pass 29 Jun 2018 63,679 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 51,247 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 38,774 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 23 Oct 2015 32,813 miles

Items removed from drivers view

Under tray fitted

Fail 23 Oct 2015 32,813 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)

Items removed from drivers view

Under tray fitted

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 OSW is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OSW, 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 OSW registered?

VO62 OSW is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 December 2012.

Is VO62 OSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO62 OSW shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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