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GU62 HSO

2012 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

71,053 mi
Last recorded71,053 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU62 HSO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 71,053 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 66,996 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 63,483 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 63,483 miles

Exhaust system insecure front and rear mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 59,670 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 57,711 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 54,182 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 50,647 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 40,557 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 32,479 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 32,443 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 25,168 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 9 Sep 2015 19,363 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)

front wipers staring to lightly smear across windscreen

inner portion of both front tyres are on the minimum legal limit now

under trays fitted at the time of test

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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GU62 HSO is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GU62 HSO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU62 HSO registered?

GU62 HSO is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 September 2012.

Is GU62 HSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU62 HSO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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