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VO62 XYJ

2012 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,359 mi
Last recorded99,359 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 99,359 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 97,838 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 97,838 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 95,577 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 93,281 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 91,118 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 91,118 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 85,670 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))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 75,915 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 61,785 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 61,785 miles

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

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

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

both exhaust mounting bracket corroded off

Pass 29 Aug 2017 49,598 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 49,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 36,849 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 36,849 miles

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

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

centre exhaust bracket detached

Pass 15 Sep 2015 25,319 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 XYJ 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 68.8%.

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 XYJ, 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 XYJ registered?

VO62 XYJ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is VO62 XYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO62 XYJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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