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CV62 GXO

2012 Citroen C3

Bronze Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

134,472 mi
Last recorded134,472 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV62 GXO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 134,472 miles

Exhaust mounting defective central and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 134,464 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective central and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 122,071 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2022 110,079 miles

center exhaust bracket broken but still supported

o/s/r tyre wearing low

Fail 14 May 2022 110,062 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

center exhaust bracket broken but still supported

o/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 15 May 2021 90,824 miles
Fail 15 May 2021 90,824 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2020 68,668 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear of flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Apr 2019 59,240 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 51,730 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyres detieriating

Pass 2 Aug 2017 40,476 miles

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

Rear both rear tyres perished

Rear exhaust bracket broken but secure

Pass 4 Aug 2016 27,106 miles

Nearside Rear tyres perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 6 Aug 2015 18,293 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside front tyre is worn out on the outer edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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CV62 GXO is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Bronze with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CV62 GXO, 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 CV62 GXO registered?

CV62 GXO is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 October 2012.

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