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GP62 GAV

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

70,108 mi
Last recorded70,108 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP62 GAV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2025 70,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Dec 2025 70,105 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 69,380 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Drive belt worn, but not excessively belt cracking (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 66,186 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 66,117 miles

Exhaust system insecure Front and rear mountings broken from exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside 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))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 62,434 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 59,169 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust mounts broken

Pass 25 Jan 2021 56,687 miles

Offside door mirror damaged

Fail 22 Jan 2021 56,681 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside door mirror damaged

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 54,170 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs in very poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged Couldn't test due to baby seat (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 54,170 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs in very poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged Couldn't test due to baby seat (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam replaced bulb, now works (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 49,810 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 44,969 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2018 44,896 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 38,357 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 25,650 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2015 25,650 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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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GP62 GAV is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 GP62 GAV, 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 GP62 GAV registered?

GP62 GAV is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 October 2012.

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