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VU62 MYS

2012 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,241 mi
Last recorded118,241 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU62 MYS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 118,241 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective before silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Jul 2026 118,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective before silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 112,643 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 112,643 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 105,434 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 99,281 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside wing mirror casing missing

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 92,742 miles

Emissions too low to record

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

Offside Drivers door mirror cowl missing

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2022 92,742 miles

Emissions too low to record

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Bulb replaced to rectify (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Drivers door mirror cowl missing

Offside Front Position lamp not working Bulb replaced to rectify (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 bulbs replaced to rectify (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 85,689 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Mirror cover missing

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

Fail 7 Jul 2021 85,689 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Mirror cover missing

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 82,265 miles

Emissions Smoke Test PASSED (Readings too low to record and print out)

Rear exhaust pipe mounting behind rear silencer box, corroded and broken away (pipe NOT insecure at time of test)

Fail 16 Jul 2020 82,265 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall area starting to expose Ply/Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Emissions Smoke Test PASSED (Readings too low to record and print out)

N/S/F outer b/pad worn low and appears to be almost ON limit of wear

N/S/R tyre starting to get abit low on tread in places

Rear exhaust pipe mounting behind rear silencer box, corroded and broken away (pipe NOT insecure at time of test)

Pass 12 Jul 2019 71,612 miles

Emissions Smoke Test PASSED (Readings too low to record and print out)

Rear exhaust mounting corroded and broken away from pipe (pipe NOT insecure at time of test)

Small crack at screen

Fail 12 Jul 2019 71,609 miles

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

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

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

Emissions Smoke Test PASSED (Readings too low to record and print out)

N/S number plate light n/w

Rear exhaust mounting corroded and broken away from pipe (pipe NOT insecure at time of test)

Small crack at screen

Pass 20 Jul 2018 55,243 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))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 55,243 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 37,195 miles

Both rear tyres nearing limits of wear.

Nearside front tyre nearing limits of wear.

Fail 14 Jul 2017 37,195 miles

Both rear tyres nearing limits of wear.

Nearside front tyre nearing limits of wear.

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 19,932 miles

B/Fluid level appears abit low

Emissions Smoke Test PASSED (Readings too low to record and print out)

O/S/F tyre low on tread and nearing limit of wear

Pass 24 Jul 2015 11,518 miles

slight sharp edge to osf wing.

vehicle wet at time of test.

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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VU62 MYS is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VU62 MYS, 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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VU62 MYS is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 October 2012.

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