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GK62 VSJ

2012 Citroen C3

Bronze Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

65,731 mi
Last recorded65,731 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 65,731 miles

Offside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2026 65,726 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 64,349 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 61,790 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 59,306 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 59,301 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour White (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 53,007 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

under trays and covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Fail 21 Nov 2022 52,965 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

under trays and covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 8 Oct 2021 44,581 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 36,708 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 30,562 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 28,613 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 25,009 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 18,914 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 VSJ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Bronze with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 GK62 VSJ, 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 VSJ registered?

GK62 VSJ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 September 2012.

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The MOT history for GK62 VSJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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