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FD62 GUC

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,419 mi
Last recorded72,419 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD62 GUC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 72,419 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge + perished sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 68,644 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all x 4 corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2025 68,644 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all x 4 corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 64,853 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened some corrosion to inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 64,853 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened some corrosion to inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 59,870 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 55,391 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 50,493 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 47,707 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 41,443 miles

rear tyres perished and on 3mm

Pass 23 Feb 2018 34,644 miles

cracking to all tyres

front brake discs lipped

Pass 1 Mar 2017 27,870 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 20,067 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 18,843 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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FD62 GUC is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FD62 GUC, 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 FD62 GUC registered?

FD62 GUC is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 December 2012.

Is FD62 GUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD62 GUC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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