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FD62 GWL

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

77,441 mi
Last recorded77,441 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD62 GWL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 77,441 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides lipped on edges. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 70,079 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))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 62,137 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 62,003 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components Rubbing against brake calliper. (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 53,837 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 47,099 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer mount broken/corroded away. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Damage to outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 41,022 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 41,020 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 36,185 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 29,139 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 20,833 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 20,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front both suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall perished

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

Rear brake discs badly worn

Pass 19 Dec 2016 14,013 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall perished

Fail 19 Dec 2016 14,012 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewall perished

exhaust corroded

exhaust hanger broken

Pass 21 Dec 2015 9,889 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 GWL is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol 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 GWL, 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 GWL is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 December 2012.

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