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GN62 AXY

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

91,941 mi
Last recorded91,941 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN62 AXY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 91,941 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2025 91,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect wrong image (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect wrong image (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 84,173 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box- 1 mounting bracket missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2024 84,173 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box- 1 mounting bracket missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 76,069 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AND ON 3MM (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2023 76,069 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AND ON 3MM (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 69,463 miles

Central Rear Unable to access centre seat belt receiver

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2022 69,462 miles

Exhaust system insecure Support brackets detached (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Unable to access centre seat belt receiver

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 63,130 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective and rears (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

front brake pads inner looks low

Fail 8 Dec 2021 63,130 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective and rears (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

front brake pads inner looks low

Pass 30 Nov 2020 57,171 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16- worn inner edge & cut in centre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn, lipped and heavily corroded- more so o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear rear brakes are binding slightly

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 30 Nov 2020 57,171 miles

Exhaust system insecure front & central support brackets broken. rear box bracket heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16- worn inner edge & cut in centre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn, lipped and heavily corroded- more so o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear rear brakes are binding slightly

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Jun 2019 48,400 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking 195/55/16vr (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres wearing outside edges 195/55/16vr

o/s/r brake discs badly worn

one rear exhaust bracket slightly loose

Fail 5 Jun 2019 48,400 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking 195/55/16vr (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres wearing outside edges 195/55/16vr

o/s/r brake discs badly worn

one rear exhaust bracket slightly loose

Pass 12 Jun 2018 42,366 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 42,366 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 39,142 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 33,750 miles

Exhaust bracket broken away but system still secure

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre 3mm, 2mm on very outer edge.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides worn (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Sep 2016 33,717 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Stone cut to central tread has exposed cords (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust bracket broken away but system still secure

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 26,314 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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GN62 AXY is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 GN62 AXY, 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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GN62 AXY is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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