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FD62 GUG

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

74,410 mi
Last recorded74,410 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD62 GUG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 74,410 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2026 74,410 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 73,254 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 69,738 miles

Engine undertray loose

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 67,120 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2023 67,120 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 65,393 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

front exhaust bracket fractured

Pass 30 Mar 2021 64,049 miles

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

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

exhaust hanger snapped

Pass 16 Nov 2019 60,997 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2019 60,997 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 57,956 miles

Exhaust mounting defective back box hanger not attatched (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front pipe hanger partly coroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

heat shield over back box loose / rattling

Pass 13 Dec 2017 55,477 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust mounting bracket broken but still secure at time of test

front registration plate damaged

under trays fitted

Fail 13 Dec 2017 55,477 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust mounting bracket broken but still secure at time of test

front registration plate damaged

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2016 53,431 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 41,268 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 GUG is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GUG, 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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FD62 GUG is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 December 2012.

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