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GK62 VST

2012 Citroen C3

Bronze Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,746 mi
Last recorded116,746 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 116,746 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 112,936 miles

Coil spring corroded rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 110,300 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2024 110,300 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 102,268 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 97,490 miles

185/65/15

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn outer edges

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective marked in white (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 97,490 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

185/65/15

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn outer edges

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective marked in white (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 92,489 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 both sides wishbone bushes splitting from bonding. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Mirror unit loose

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Service due msg/spanner illuminated

Fail 24 Mar 2021 92,478 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour x2 both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/R15 88T (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 both sides wishbone bushes splitting from bonding. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Mirror unit loose

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Service due msg/spanner illuminated

Pass 1 Apr 2020 84,275 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing , cracking and worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 84,275 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides. (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing , cracking and worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 76,963 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 67,690 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 62,773 miles

rear tyres deteriorated and cracking

Fail 22 Mar 2017 62,770 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

exhaust mounting 2nd to rear broken

rear tyres deteriorated and cracking

Pass 21 Mar 2016 53,022 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 53,022 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 37,763 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 VST is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Bronze with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VST, 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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GK62 VST is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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