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GF62 MVJ

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

191,189 mi
Last recorded191,189 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF62 MVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 191,189 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front anti roll bar incorrectly positioned

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged chaffed (by incorrectly position anti-roll bar) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside track rod end dust cover deteriorated

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 18 May 2023 178,942 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside track rod end dust cover deteriorated

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

Rear exhaust shield loose

anti-roll bar incorrectly positioned

Fail 17 May 2023 178,930 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge severely on edges-almost through to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside track rod end dust cover deteriorated

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

Rear exhaust shield loose

anti-roll bar incorrectly positioned

Pass 18 May 2022 169,571 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 19 May 2021 159,746 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 159,744 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 140,965 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 110,553 miles

exhaust bracket loose by rear box

Pass 9 Nov 2017 81,325 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 55,481 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 34,597 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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GF62 MVJ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GF62 MVJ, 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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GF62 MVJ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 October 2012.

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