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WV62 VSU

2012 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

166,190 mi
Last recorded166,190 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV62 VSU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 166,190 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 166,164 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer, front mounting bracket broken away from pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 130,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 44,137 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 25,256 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S,N/S (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 25,256 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively O/S,N/S (8.2.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S,N/S (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 17,853 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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WV62 VSU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VSU, 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 WV62 VSU registered?

WV62 VSU is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 September 2012.

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The MOT history for WV62 VSU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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