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CV62 GZK

2012 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

117,387 mi
Last recorded117,387 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV62 GZK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 117,387 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 117,384 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested Lamp not working. (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 110,588 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2024 110,585 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 105,992 miles

Hand brake button missing

Pass 23 Sep 2022 102,990 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Hand brake button missing

Nearside Front Outer Sill damaged

Rear seats folded down, seat belts not tested

Fail 23 Sep 2022 102,990 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Hand brake button missing

Nearside Front Outer Sill damaged

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear seats folded down, seat belts not tested

Pass 24 Sep 2021 93,820 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front sill has slight crease

Pass 22 Sep 2020 88,979 miles

Nearside sill damaged

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 83,352 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 73,931 miles

Exhaust mounting broken

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

Fail 28 Aug 2018 73,931 miles

Exhaust mounting broken

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 62,388 miles

2 exhaust brackets snapped

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

Fail 31 Aug 2017 62,388 miles

2 exhaust brackets snapped

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 52,266 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 42,920 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 42,920 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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 GZK is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CV62 GZK, 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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CV62 GZK is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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