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FD62 GUF

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,795 mi
Last recorded88,795 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD62 GUF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 88,795 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 88,789 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2019 81,500 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 81,500 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 72,849 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 64,243 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 54,010 miles

both rear tyres cracked and perished 195/55R16

exhaust emissions too clean not detected on test

under trays fitted unable to check all of under side

Fail 10 Dec 2016 53,983 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported needs full system (back box/center pipe) (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low both head lamp aims too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front wipers split and not clearing screen (8.2.2)

both rear tyres cracked and perished 195/55R16

exhaust emissions too clean not detected on test

under trays fitted unable to check all of under side

Pass 18 Dec 2015 38,714 miles

EXHAUST BRACKET ON BACK BOX BROKEN - STILL SECURE - POSSIBLE BE ABLE TO BE WELDED

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN

O/S/F TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT 1.6MM - 195 55 16 87V

Fail 18 Dec 2015 38,714 miles

EXHAUST BRACKET ON BACK BOX BROKEN - STILL SECURE - POSSIBLE BE ABLE TO BE WELDED

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN

O/S/F TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT 1.6MM - 195 55 16 87V

Stop lamp not working N/S/R (1.2.1b)

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 GUF is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FD62 GUF, 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 GUF registered?

FD62 GUF is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 December 2012.

Is FD62 GUF safe to buy?

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