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GK62 AYL

2012 Citroen C3

Bronze Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

100,687 mi
Last recorded100,687 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK62 AYL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 100,687 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 95,892 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2025 95,892 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 86,730 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 86,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 77,544 miles

front exhaust hanger not connected to exhaust

Fail 16 Jan 2023 77,544 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front exhaust hanger not connected to exhaust

Pass 26 Jan 2022 69,203 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front exhaust hanger not connected to exhaust

Fail 26 Jan 2022 69,203 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front exhaust hanger not connected to exhaust

Pass 21 Jan 2021 60,172 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))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 51,877 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 43,784 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 35,954 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 29,267 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 6 Apr 2017 29,267 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 17 Mar 2016 19,553 miles

o/s/r light has condensation inside .. attention advised

Pass 11 Apr 2015 11,519 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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GK62 AYL is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Bronze with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GK62 AYL, 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 GK62 AYL registered?

GK62 AYL is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 September 2012.

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