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WV62 OYY

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

53,641 mi
Last recorded53,641 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV62 OYY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 53,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut close to cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall damage close to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 53,641 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut close to cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall damage close to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 50,084 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 50,084 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 45,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner and outer sidewalls close to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 42,165 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2022 42,165 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 40,191 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 39,382 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 34,828 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 31,078 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 25,557 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 20,628 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 18,470 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 18,470 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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WV62 OYY is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WV62 OYY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WV62 OYY registered?

WV62 OYY is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is WV62 OYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV62 OYY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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