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GJ62 CVU

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

85,836 mi
Last recorded85,836 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ62 CVU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 85,836 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 72,397 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 72,397 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 59,360 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 22 Nov 2017 59,360 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 43,630 miles

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

Fail 3 Dec 2016 43,591 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

Pass 14 Dec 2015 27,592 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2015 27,582 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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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GJ62 CVU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 GJ62 CVU, 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 GJ62 CVU registered?

GJ62 CVU is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 September 2012.

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