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GK62 WNU

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

82,978 mi
Last recorded82,978 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK62 WNU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2026 82,978 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16" aeroblade (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24" aeroblade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Main axle beam rusty

Pass 12 Feb 2025 80,850 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 80,848 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 78,672 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box hangars corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 78,654 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Front fog light not working

Rear exhaust hanger bracket corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2023 76,743 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear light unit broken

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair hand brake leaver little reserve travel (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 76,730 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure mount needs welding (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear light unit broken

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair hand brake leaver little reserve travel (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 73,229 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2021 73,229 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 67,556 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 67,555 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

all indicators slightly white

Pass 8 Nov 2019 56,583 miles

Exhaust mounting defective back box exhaust mount corroded and broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn smooth on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

undertray obscuring view.

Fail 8 Nov 2019 56,583 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective back box exhaust mount corroded and broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn smooth on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

undertray obscuring view.

Pass 22 Nov 2018 42,761 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 39,972 miles

both rear tyres heavily perished

Fail 23 Nov 2017 39,972 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear tyres heavily perished

Pass 25 Nov 2016 32,296 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 21,155 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

slight cuts to both fronts on treads

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 WNU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 GK62 WNU, 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 WNU is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 September 2012.

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